Review: it is also beautifully acted . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a fascinating case study of flower-power liberation -- and the price that was paid for it . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: comes off winningly , even though it 's never as solid as you want it to be 
Sentiment: positive

Review: `` based on true events , '' a convolution of language that suggests it 
Sentiment: negative


Review: ( clooney 's ) debut can be accused of being a bit undisciplined , but it has a tremendous , offbeat sense of style and humor that suggests he was influenced by some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh .