Review: proves itself a more streamlined and thought out encounter than the original could ever have hoped to be . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: you 've got to hand it to director george clooney for biting off such a big job the first time out 
Sentiment: positive

Review: it might be ` easier ' to watch on video at home , but that should n't stop die-hard french film connoisseurs from going out and enjoying the big-screen experience . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a compelling yarn , but not quite a 
Sentiment: positive


Review: a clever exercise in neo-hitchcockianism