Review: first film something of a sleeper success 
Sentiment: positive

Review: 's a heavy stench of ` been there , done that ' hanging over the film 
Sentiment: negative

Review: exhibits the shallow sensationalism characteristic of soap opera ... more salacious telenovela than serious drama 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the characterizations and dialogue lack depth or complexity , with the ironic exception of scooter . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: it sounds , but strikes a tone that 's alternately melancholic , hopeful and strangely funny