Review: the actors are simply too good , and the story too intriguing , for technical flaws to get in the way . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: by its awkward structure and a final veering 
Sentiment: negative

Review: robotically 
Sentiment: negative

Review: being simpleminded 
Sentiment: negative


Review: paid in full is remarkably engaging despite being noticeably derivative of goodfellas and at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks .