Review: you feeling like you 've seen a movie instead of an endless trailer 
Sentiment: positive

Review: by an intelligent screenplay and gripping performances 
Sentiment: positive

Review: most fish stories are a little peculiar , but this is one that should be thrown back in the river 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ... gives his best screen performance with an oddly winning portrayal of one of life 's ultimate losers . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the movie is hindered by a central plot that 's peppered with false starts and populated by characters who are nearly impossible to care about .