Review: what might have been acceptable on the printed page of iles ' book does not translate well to the screen . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: that it 's far too sentimental 
Sentiment: negative

Review: first-timer john mckay is never able to pull it back on course . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a shrewd and effective film from a director who understands how to create and sustain a mood 
Sentiment: positive


Review: , deceit and murder