Review: the characterizations and dialogue lack depth or complexity , with the ironic exception of scooter . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a touching , small-scale story of family responsibility and care in the community 
Sentiment: positive

Review: gushing -- imamura squirts the screen in ` warm water under a red bridge ' 
Sentiment: positive

Review: sweetly conspiratorial 
Sentiment: positive


Review: 's the little nuances that perhaps had to escape from director mark romanek 's self-conscious scrutiny to happen , that finally get under your skin