Review: stale copy 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the narrator and the other characters try to convince us that acting transfigures esther , but she 's never seen speaking on stage ; one feels cheated , and esther seems to remain an unchanged dullard 
Sentiment: negative

Review: actors in bad bear suits 
Sentiment: negative

Review: breezy movie 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the film 's performances are thrilling .