Review: manage to keep things interesting 
Sentiment: positive

Review: nail the spirit-crushing ennui of denuded urban living without giving in to it 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is about as interesting as a recording of conversations at the wal-mart checkout line 
Sentiment: negative

Review: emphasizes the well-wrought story and omits needless chase scenes and swordfights as the revenge unfolds . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: succeeds in diminishing his stature from oscar-winning master to lowly studio hack .