Review: mere plot pawn 
Sentiment: negative

Review: will at least have a dream image of the west to savor whenever the film 's lamer instincts are in the saddle . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is how a rich historical subject , combined with so much first-rate talent ... could have yielded such a flat , plodding picture . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: 's coherent 
Sentiment: positive


Review: with the rat-a-tat energy of `` his girl friday , '' maintaining a light touch while tackling serious themes