Review: is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas 
Sentiment: negative

Review: she may not be real , but the laughs are 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a consummate actor 
Sentiment: positive

Review: many a hollywood romance 
Sentiment: positive


Review: it could have been something special , but two things drag it down to mediocrity -- director clare peploe 's misunderstanding of marivaux 's rhythms , and mira sorvino 's limitations as a classical actress