Review: ... one of the most entertaining monster movies in ages ... 
Sentiment: positive

Review: ) ensure that the film is never dull 
Sentiment: positive

Review: creates a drama with such a well-defined sense of place and age -- as in , 15 years old -- 
Sentiment: positive

Review: brought me uncomfortably close to losing my lunch 
Sentiment: negative


Review: this is a dark , gritty , sometimes funny little gem .