Review: becomes a hopeless , unsatisfying muddle 
Sentiment: negative

Review: its worst harangues are easy to swallow thanks to remarkable performances by ferrera and ontiveros 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the direction has a fluid , no-nonsense authority , and 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the fine star performances 
Sentiment: positive


Review: manages to generate the belly laughs of lowbrow comedy without sacrificing its high-minded appeal