Review: the film never recovers from the clumsy cliché of the ugly american abroad , and the too-frosty exterior ms. paltrow employs to authenticate her british persona is another liability 
Sentiment: negative

Review: from being dragged through a sad , sordid universe of guns , drugs , avarice and damaged dreams 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is of overwhelming waste 
Sentiment: negative

Review: uplifting as only a document of the worst possibilities of mankind can be , and among the best films of the year . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: interesting cinematic devices ( cool visual backmasking ) , a solid cast ,