Review: the film is an earnest try at beachcombing verismo , but it would be even more indistinct than it is were it not for the striking , quietly vulnerable personality of ms. ambrose . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: brings an irresistible blend of warmth and humor and a consistent embracing humanity in the face of life 's harshness . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: recycled more times 
Sentiment: negative

Review: as my friend david cross would call it , ` hungry-man portions of bad ' 
Sentiment: negative


Review: i 'm sure mainstream audiences will be baffled ,