Review: , first-time director denzel washington and a top-notch cast manage to keep things interesting . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: goes on for too long and bogs down in a surfeit of characters and unnecessary subplots 
Sentiment: negative

Review: its first-time feature director 
Sentiment: positive

Review: memorable and resourceful performances 
Sentiment: positive


Review: nicolas cage is n't the first actor to lead a group of talented friends astray , and this movie wo n't create a ruffle in what is already an erratic career .