Review: its use of the thriller form to examine the labyrinthine ways in which people 's lives cross and change , buffeted by events seemingly out of their control , is intriguing , provocative stuff . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the direction has a fluid , no-nonsense authority , and the performances by harris , phifer and cam ` ron seal the deal 
Sentiment: positive

Review: an important movie , or even a good one 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a dashing and resourceful hero ; a lisping , reptilian villain ; big fights 
Sentiment: positive


Review: `` the road paved with good intentions leads to the video store ''