Review: excellent work 
Sentiment: positive

Review: if the film fails to fulfill its own ambitious goals , it nonetheless sustains interest during the long build-up of expository material . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: gritty realism , crisp storytelling and radiant compassion 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , unlike so many other hollywood movies of its ilk , it offers hope 
Sentiment: positive


Review: gaping enough to pilot an entire olympic swim team through