Review: mainly because blanchett and ribisi compellingly tap into a spiritual aspect of their characters ' suffering 
Sentiment: positive

Review: smart , 
Sentiment: positive

Review: some major alterations 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a dull , simple-minded and stereotypical tale of drugs , death and mind-numbing indifference on the inner-city streets . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: shows us a slice of life that 's very different from our own and yet instantly recognizable .