Review: from the awkwardness that results from adhering to the messiness of true stories 
Sentiment: negative

Review: but something far more stylish and cerebral 
Sentiment: positive

Review: naturalistic 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a forum to demonstrate their acting ` chops ' 
Sentiment: positive


Review: , rodrigues 's beast-within metaphor is ultimately rather silly and overwrought , making the ambiguous ending seem goofy rather than provocative .