Review: a coming-of-age tale from new zealand whose boozy , languid air is balanced by a rich visual clarity and deeply 
Sentiment: positive

Review: an oddly winning portrayal 
Sentiment: positive

Review: what saves this deeply affecting film from being merely a collection of wrenching cases is corcuera 's attention to detail . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: one man 's downfall , brought about by his lack of self-awareness 
Sentiment: negative


Review: the kind of film that leaves you scratching your head in amazement over the fact that so many talented people could participate in such an ill-advised and poorly executed idea .