Review: less compelling than the circumstances of its making 
Sentiment: negative

Review: fills it with spirit , purpose and emotionally bruised characters who add up to more than body count 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , mr. audiard 's direction is fluid and quick . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: what a bewilderingly brilliant and entertaining 
Sentiment: positive


Review: while the film is competent , it 's also uninspired , lacking the real talent and wit to elevate it beyond its formula to the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires .