Review: otherwise , this could be a passable date film . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a lame romantic comedy about an unsympathetic character and someone who would not likely be so stupid as to get involved with her . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: contrived plot points 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it felt like to be a new yorker -- or , really , to be a human being -- in the weeks after 9/11 
Sentiment: positive


Review: ( chaiken 's ) talent lies in an evocative , accurate observation of a distinctive milieu and in the lively , convincing dialogue she creates for her characters .