Review: shows its indie tatters and self-conscious seams 
Sentiment: negative

Review: , it 's a pale imitation . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the movie 's messages are quite admirable , but the story is just too clichéd and too often strains credulity . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: of her considerable talents 
Sentiment: positive


Review: steers , in his feature film debut , has created a brilliant motion picture .