Review: the actors are simply too good , and the story too intriguing , for technical flaws to get in the way . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a gorgeous and deceptively minimalist cinematic tone poem 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a role of almost bergmanesque intensity 
Sentiment: positive

Review: being simpleminded 
Sentiment: negative


Review: paid in full is remarkably engaging despite being noticeably derivative of goodfellas and at least a half dozen other trouble-in-the-ghetto flicks .