Review: the story itself is actually quite vapid . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ` a ' list cast 
Sentiment: positive

Review: make it a great piece to watch with kids and use to introduce video as art 
Sentiment: positive

Review: sayles has a knack for casting , often resurrecting performers who rarely work in movies now ... and drawing flavorful performances from bland actors . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: , singing and finger snapping it might have held my attention , but as it stands i kept looking for the last exit from brooklyn .