Review: everyone except the characters in it can see coming a mile away 
Sentiment: negative

Review: can be made on the cheap 
Sentiment: negative

Review: , populating its hackneyed and meanspirited storyline with cardboard characters and performers who value cash above credibility . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: while scorsese 's bold images and generally smart casting ensure that `` gangs '' is never lethargic 
Sentiment: positive


Review: it 's like every bad idea that 's ever gone into an after-school special compiled in one place , minus those daytime programs ' slickness and sophistication ( and who knew they even had any ? ) .