Review: sharp comic timing that makes the more hackneyed elements of the film easier to digest 
Sentiment: positive

Review: he respects the material without sentimentalizing it 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is depressing , ruthlessly pained and depraved , the movie equivalent of staring into an open wound 
Sentiment: negative

Review: overcome his personal obstacles and become a good man 
Sentiment: positive


Review: clever in spots