Review: numerous , world-renowned filmmakers 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , transforms that reality into a lyrical and celebratory vision 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the movie enters a realm where few non-porn films venture , and comes across as darkly funny , energetic , and surprisingly gentle . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: depressing , ruthlessly pained and depraved 
Sentiment: negative


Review: but seriously , folks , it does n't work .