Review: an oddly winning portrayal of one 
Sentiment: positive

Review: an intimate feeling , a saga of the ups and downs of friendships 
Sentiment: positive

Review: several survivors , 
Sentiment: positive

Review: scott 's convincing portrayal of roger the sad cad that really gives the film its oomph 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism