Review: makes oliver far more interesting than the character 's lines would suggest 
Sentiment: positive

Review: revigorates the mind to see a feature that concentrates on people , a project in which the script and characters hold sway 
Sentiment: positive

Review: handsome and well-made entertainment 
Sentiment: positive

Review: next week , why bother with a contemptible imitator starring a `` snl '' has-been acting like an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni ? 
Sentiment: negative


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