Review: phony relationship 
Sentiment: negative

Review: an accuracy of observation in the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism 
Sentiment: positive

Review: independent-community guiding lights 
Sentiment: positive

Review: tidal 
Sentiment: positive


Review: visually imaginative , thematically instructive and thoroughly delightful , it takes us on a roller-coaster ride from innocence to experience without even a hint of that typical kiddie-flick sentimentality .