Review: lacks in outright newness 
Sentiment: negative

Review: manipulative claptrap , a period-piece movie-of-the-week , plain old blarney ... 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the writing is indifferent , 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a calm , self-assured portrait of small town regret , love , duty and friendship that appeals to the storytelling instincts of a slightly more literate filmgoing audience 
Sentiment: positive


Review: supposedly authentic account of a historical event that 's far too tragic to merit such superficial treatment .