Review: the quirky and recessive charms of co-stars martin donovan and mary-louise parker 
Sentiment: positive

Review: populates his movie with a wonderful ensemble cast of characters that bring the routine day to day struggles of the working class to life 
Sentiment: positive

Review: she 's a pretty woman , but she 's no working girl 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the film 's considered approach to its subject matter is too calm and thoughtful for agitprop , and the thinness of its characterizations makes it a failure as straight drama . ' 
Sentiment: negative


Review: sensual delights and simmering violence