Review: a compassionate , moving portrait of an american ( and an america ) always reaching for something just outside his grasp 
Sentiment: positive

Review: and refined piece 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a wonderful account to work from 
Sentiment: positive

Review: even if you 've never heard of chaplin , you 'll still be glued to the screen . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: as tricky and satisfying as any of david mamet 's airless cinematic shell games .