Despite the overall direness of the circumstances, Lowery and Lind manage to make good impressions, and they're surrounded by such stalwarts as Mary Beth Hurt and Edward Herrmann as Johnny's crazy airhead parents and Austin Pendleton, who actually shines as Johnny's mercenary doctor. (articles.latimes.com)
Be this a direness calling to those who know and do make ready their escape! (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
The only downside to Robinson's technique is that, while he certainly performs well when shooting the good times and a party atmosphere, his capturing of the direness of the city streets and the day - to - day drama leaves a bit to be desired. (qwipster.net)