Review: connoisseurs of chinese film will be pleased to discover that tian 's meticulous talent has not withered during his enforced hiatus . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: stuck in a dark pit having a nightmare about bad cinema 
Sentiment: negative

Review: avoids most of the pitfalls you 'd expect in such a potentially sudsy set-up 
Sentiment: positive

Review: that is both gripping and compelling 
Sentiment: positive


Review: gives a performance that is masterly .