Review: present an unflinching look at one man 's downfall , brought about by his lack of self-awareness 
Sentiment: positive

Review: contemporary chinese life this exciting new filmmaker has brought to the screen 
Sentiment: positive

Review: found the movie as divided against itself as the dysfunctional family it portrays . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is a finely written , superbly acted offbeat thriller 
Sentiment: positive


Review: can not mount a cogent defense of the film as entertainment , or even performance art , although the movie does leave you marveling at these guys ' superhuman capacity to withstand pain .