Review: some soul 
Sentiment: positive

Review: as an actor 's showcase 
Sentiment: positive

Review: offer any new insight 
Sentiment: positive

Review: gives no quarter to anyone seeking to pull a cohesive story out of its 2 1/2 - hour running time 
Sentiment: negative


Review: is simply a lazy exercise in bad filmmaking that asks you to not only suspend your disbelief but your intelligence as well