Review: get to the closing bout ... by which time it 's impossible to care who wins 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a surprisingly ` solid ' achievement 
Sentiment: positive

Review: that do n't really care for the candidate 
Sentiment: negative

Review: and insufferable ball 
Sentiment: negative


Review: while scorsese 's bold images and generally smart casting ensure that `` gangs '' is never lethargic , the movie is hindered by a central plot that 's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about .