Review: not only is it hokey , manipulative and as bland as wonder bread dipped in milk , but it also does the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us : it preaches . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: perceptive , taut , piercing and feisty 
Sentiment: positive

Review: teeth-clenching 
Sentiment: positive

Review: if you can push on through the slow spots , you 'll be rewarded with some fine acting . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: saddled with an unwieldy cast of characters and angles , but the payoff is powerful and revelatory