Review: it 's very much like life itself . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: rarely permitting its characters more than two obvious dimensions and repeatedly placing them in contrived , well-worn situations 
Sentiment: negative

Review: share no chemistry or engaging charisma . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the plan to make enough into ` an inspiring tale of survival wrapped in the heart-pounding suspense of a stylish psychological thriller ' has flopped as surely as a soufflé gone wrong . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: has a tremendous , offbeat sense of style and humor that suggests he was influenced by some of the filmmakers who have directed him , especially the coen brothers and steven soderbergh