Review: the rising place that would set it apart from other deep south stories 
Sentiment: positive

Review: it aimlessly and unsuccessfully attempts to fuse at least three dull plots into one good one . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: comprise a powerful and reasonably fulfilling gestalt 
Sentiment: positive

Review: among the best films of the year 
Sentiment: positive


Review: predictable storyline and by-the-book scripting is all but washed away by sumptuous ocean visuals and the cinematic stylings of director john stockwell .