Review: , first-time director denzel washington and a top-notch cast manage to keep things interesting . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the visual flair and bouncing bravado 
Sentiment: positive

Review: its first-time feature director 
Sentiment: positive

Review: worthless , from its pseudo-rock-video opening 
Sentiment: negative


Review: nicolas cage is n't the first actor to lead a group of talented friends astray , and this movie wo n't create a ruffle in what is already an erratic career .