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: elevates the material above pat inspirational status and gives it a sturdiness and solidity that we 've long associated with washington the actor 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , it 's still entertaining to watch the target practice . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: short and sweet , but also more than anything else slight ... tadpole pulls back from the consequences of its own actions and revelations . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: that might have made no such thing