Review: a true talent for drawing wrenching performances from his actors ( improvised over many months ) and for conveying the way tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable 
Sentiment: positive

Review: are just two of the elements that will grab you . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: acting , but ultimately a movie with no reason for being . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: director tom dey demonstrated a knack for mixing action and idiosyncratic humor in his charming 2000 debut shanghai noon , but showtime 's uninspired send-up of tv cop show cliches mostly leaves him shooting blanks . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: nothing to sneeze at these days