Review: gets vivid performances 
Sentiment: positive

Review: some of the characters die and others do n't , and the film pretends that those living have learned some sort of lesson 
Sentiment: negative

Review: dishonest and 
Sentiment: negative

Review: less than 
Sentiment: negative


Review: ( the film ) tackles the topic of relationships in such a straightforward , emotionally honest manner that by the end , it 's impossible to ascertain whether the film is , at its core , deeply pessimistic or quietly hopeful .