Review: a compassionate , moving portrait of an american ( and an america ) always reaching for something just outside his grasp 
Sentiment: positive

Review: it 's a setup so easy it borders on facile , 
Sentiment: negative

Review: god help us , but capra and cooper are rolling over in their graves . ' 
Sentiment: negative

Review: deny its seriousness and quality 
Sentiment: negative


Review: as tricky and satisfying as any of david mamet 's airless cinematic shell games .