Review: as more of a poetic than a strict reality , creating an intriguing species of artifice that gives the lady and the duke something of a theatrical air 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the very best 
Sentiment: positive

Review: nothing short of a great one 
Sentiment: positive

Review: one of the most appealing movies ever made about an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject -- a teenage boy in love with his stepmother 
Sentiment: positive


Review: 'll stay with the stage versions , however , which bite cleaner , and deeper .