Review: is worth a look for its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting , its unadorned view of rural life and the subtle direction of first-timer hilary birmingham 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the film is static 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a well paced and satisfying little drama that deserved better than a ` direct-to-video ' release 
Sentiment: positive

Review: have absolutely no idea who the main characters are until the film is well under way -- and yet it 's hard to stop watching . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: that really gives the film its oomph