Review: not only is it hokey , manipulative and as bland as wonder bread dipped in milk , but it also does the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us : it preaches . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: , we never really get inside of them . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: they wo n't enjoy the movie at all . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: if you can push on through the slow spots , you 'll be rewarded with some fine acting . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: saddled with an unwieldy cast of characters and angles , but the payoff is powerful and revelatory