Review: a great shame that such a talented director as chen kaige has chosen to make his english-language debut with a film 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is grossly contradictory in conveying its social message 
Sentiment: negative

Review: gong li and a vivid personality 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is more like something from a bad clive barker movie 
Sentiment: negative


Review: a bold ( and lovely ) experiment that will