Review: capably hold our interest , but its just not a thrilling movie 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a level of young , black manhood that is funny , touching , smart and complicated 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is not enough to give the film the substance it so desperately needs . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a confusing melange of tones and styles , 
Sentiment: negative


Review: to steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb