Review: unfunny and lacking any sense of commitment to or affection for its characters 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the film 's appeal 
Sentiment: positive

Review: grating 
Sentiment: negative

Review: howard and his co-stars all give committed performances , but they 're often undone by howard 's self-conscious attempts to find a ` literary ' filmmaking style to match his subject . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: is twice as bestial but half as funny .