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

Review: most opaque , self-indulgent 
Sentiment: negative

Review: this misty-eyed southern nostalgia piece , in treading the line between sappy and sanguine 
Sentiment: positive

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