Review: makes it not only a detailed historical document , but an engaging and moving portrait of a subculture 
Sentiment: positive

Review: rifkin no doubt fancies himself something of a hubert selby jr. , but there is n't an ounce of honest poetry in his entire script ; it 's simply crude and unrelentingly exploitative 
Sentiment: negative

Review: most slyly exquisite 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , it 's an adventure story and history lesson all in one . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb