Review: often contradictory 
Sentiment: negative

Review: derivative elements into something that is often quite rich and exciting , 
Sentiment: positive

Review: muddled , repetitive and ragged 
Sentiment: negative

Review: priggish , lethargically paced parable of renewal . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: the characters are never more than sketches ... which leaves any true emotional connection or identification frustratingly out of reach .