Review: the people in jessica are so recognizable and true that , as in real life , we 're never sure how things will work out . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is somehow making its way instead to theaters 
Sentiment: negative

Review: , paid in full has clever ways of capturing inner-city life during the reagan years . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: was more diverting and thought-provoking 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the predominantly amateur cast is painful to watch , so stilted and unconvincing are the performances .