Review: twenty-three movies into a mostly magnificent directorial career , clint eastwood 's efficiently minimalist style finally has failed him . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: we do n't even like their characters . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is a question for philosophers , not filmmakers ; all the filmmakers need to do is engage an audience . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: kinnear ... gives his best screen performance with an oddly winning portrayal of one of life 's ultimate losers . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: falls far short