Review: the quirky and recessive charms of co-stars martin donovan and mary-louise parker 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is inane and awful 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ... keep the movie from ever reaching the comic heights it obviously desired . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the film 's considered approach to its subject matter is too calm and thoughtful for agitprop , and the thinness of its characterizations makes it a failure as straight drama . ' 
Sentiment: negative


Review: sensual delights and simmering violence