Review: creates a portrait of two strong men in conflict , 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the universal themes , earnest performances 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the richness of characterization that makes his films so memorable 
Sentiment: positive

Review: boredom to the point of collapse , turning into a black hole of dullness , from which no interesting concept can escape 
Sentiment: negative


Review: the premise of `` abandon '' holds promise , ... but its delivery is a complete mess