Review: as if it were an obligation 
Sentiment: negative

Review: some of the characters die and others do n't , and the film pretends that those living have learned some sort of lesson , and 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a most traditional , reserved kind of filmmaking 
Sentiment: positive

Review: even a little dated 
Sentiment: negative


Review: sad to say -- it accurately reflects the rage and alienation that fuels the self-destructiveness of many young people .