Review: a coming-of-age story and cautionary parable 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is even remotely new or interesting 
Sentiment: negative

Review: 's so downbeat and nearly humorless that it becomes a chore to sit through -- despite some first-rate performances by its lead 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a cross between blow and boyz n the hood , this movie strives to be more , but does n't quite get there . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: the rich promise of the script will be realized on the screen