Review: , the rest of the cast comes across as stick figures reading lines from a teleprompter . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: those prone to indignation need not apply ; 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the lousy john q all but spits out denzel washington 's fine performance in the title role . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: maintains suspense on different levels throughout a film that is both gripping and compelling 
Sentiment: positive


Review: is ultimately what makes shanghai ghetto move beyond a good , dry , reliable textbook and what allows it to rank with its worthy predecessors .