Review: that ca n't totally hide its contrivances 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a headline-fresh thriller set among orthodox jews on the west bank , joseph cedar 's time of favor manages not only to find a compelling dramatic means of addressing a complex situation 
Sentiment: positive

Review: takes full , chilling advantage of its rough-around-the-edges , low-budget constraints 
Sentiment: positive

Review: to hand it to director george clooney for biting off such a big job the first time out 
Sentiment: positive


Review: lee 's achievement extends to his supple understanding of the role that brown played in american culture as an athlete , a movie star , and an image of black indomitability .