Review: if the film fails to fulfill its own ambitious goals , it nonetheless sustains interest during the long build-up of expository material . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: fail to capture its visual appeal or its atmosphere 
Sentiment: negative

Review: drop everything and run to ichi 
Sentiment: positive

Review: his impressions of life and loss and 
Sentiment: positive


Review: was n't one of the film 's virtues .