Review: is one of the best-sustained ideas i have ever seen on the screen 
Sentiment: positive

Review: cohesive 
Sentiment: positive

Review: two big things are missing -- anything approaching a visceral kick , and anything approaching even a vague reason to sit through it all . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a strong dramatic and emotional pull 
Sentiment: positive


Review: is n't a terrible movie , just a stultifyingly obvious one -- an unrewarding collar for a murder mystery .