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

Review: roman polanski 's autobiographical gesture at redemption is better than ` shindler 's list ' - it is more than merely a holocaust movie 
Sentiment: positive

Review: well-made entertainment 
Sentiment: positive

Review: predictable at every turn 
Sentiment: negative


Review: , deftly setting off uproarious humor with an underlying seriousness that sneaks up on the viewer , providing an experience that is richer than anticipated .