Review: that rare combination of bad writing , bad direction and bad acting -- the trifecta of badness 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is a sweet and modest and ultimately winning story 
Sentiment: positive

Review: mattei 's underdeveloped effort here is nothing but a convenient conveyor belt of brooding personalities that parade about as if they were coming back from stock character camp -- a drowsy drama infatuated by its own pretentious self-examination . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ) story becomes a hopeless , unsatisfying muddle 
Sentiment: negative


Review: a vat of failed jokes , twitchy acting , and general boorishness