Review: say that it does n't follow the stale , standard , connect-the-dots storyline which has become commonplace in movies that explore the seamy underbelly of the criminal world 
Sentiment: positive

Review: defend himself 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the horrible pains 
Sentiment: negative

Review: keep the movie slaloming through its hackneyed elements with enjoyable ease . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: ... hokey art house pretension .