Review: stands for milder is n't better . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: many ways the perfect festival film : a calm , self-assured portrait of small town regret , love , duty and friendship that appeals to the storytelling instincts of a slightly more literate filmgoing audience 
Sentiment: positive

Review: humorous . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , but with material this rich it does n't need it 
Sentiment: positive


Review: tortured and self-conscious material