Review: the updated dickensian sensibility of writer craig bartlett 's story is appealing . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: funny , and even touching 
Sentiment: positive

Review: lags badly 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ( depending upon where you live ) 
Sentiment: positive


Review: feels as if ( there 's ) a choke leash around your neck so director nick cassavetes can give it a good , hard yank whenever he wants you to feel something