Review: that beneath the familiar , funny surface 
Sentiment: positive

Review: lathan and diggs carry the film with their charisma , and both exhibit sharp comic timing that makes the more hackneyed elements of the film easier to digest . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: embraces it , energizes it 
Sentiment: positive

Review: tells stories that work -- is charming , is moving 
Sentiment: positive


Review: is a dark , gritty , sometimes funny little gem