Review: the intricate preciseness of the best short story writing 
Sentiment: positive

Review: director juan jose campanella 
Sentiment: positive

Review: assayas ' ambitious , sometimes beautiful adaptation of jacques chardonne 's novel . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: strong filmmaking requires a clear sense of purpose , and in that oh-so-important category , the four feathers comes up short 
Sentiment: negative


Review: , with the director taking a hands-off approach when he should have shaped the story to show us why it 's compelling .