Review: a few zingers aside , the writing is indifferent , and jordan brady 's direction is prosaic . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the best didacticism is one carried by a strong sense of humanism , and bertrand tavernier 's oft-brilliant safe conduct ( `` laissez-passer '' ) wears its heart on its sleeve . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: proof once again that if the filmmakers just follow the books 
Sentiment: negative

Review: holes punched through by an inconsistent , meandering , and sometimes dry plot 
Sentiment: negative


Review: showtime 's uninspired send-up of tv cop show cliches