Review: an oddly winning portrayal of one 
Sentiment: positive

Review: an intimate feeling , a saga of the ups and downs of friendships 
Sentiment: positive

Review: shows its indie tatters and self-conscious seams 
Sentiment: negative

Review: scott 's convincing portrayal of roger the sad cad that really gives the film its oomph 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism