Review: a cross between blow and boyz n the hood , this movie strives to be more , but does n't quite get there . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: elevates the material above pat inspirational status and gives it a sturdiness and solidity that we 've long associated with washington the actor 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the tiresome rant of an aging filmmaker still thumbing his nose at convention 
Sentiment: negative

Review: to call this film a lump of coal would only be to flatter it . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: that might have made no such thing