Review: makes a great impression as the writer-director of this little $ 1.8 million charmer , which may not be cutting-edge indie filmmaking 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a sharp satire of desperation and cinematic deception . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: small-budget 
Sentiment: negative

Review: equally impressive degree 
Sentiment: positive


Review: has a lot of the virtues of eastwood at his best .