Review: is a remarkably original work . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: i do n't know if frailty will turn bill paxton into an a-list director , but he can rest contentedly with the knowledge that he 's made at least one damn fine horror movie . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a distinctly mixed bag , the occasional bursts of sharp writing alternating with lots of sloppiness and the obligatory moments of sentimental ooze . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: their charisma 
Sentiment: positive


Review: you do n't need to know your ice-t 's from your cool-j 's to realize that as far as these shootings are concerned , something is rotten in the state of california .