Review: the story is bogus and its characters tissue-thin . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: dog-paddle in the mediocre end of the pool 
Sentiment: negative

Review: timely and 
Sentiment: positive

Review: torn away from the compelling historical tale to a less-compelling soap opera 
Sentiment: negative


Review: the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astounding given the production 's austere locales .