Review: the tale -- like its central figure , vivi -- is just a little bit hard to love . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the redeeming feature of chan 's films has always been the action , but the stunts in the tuxedo seem tired and , what 's worse , routine 
Sentiment: negative

Review: begging for attention , giving audiences no reason to truly care for its decrepit freaks beyond the promise of a reprieve from their incessant whining 
Sentiment: negative

Review: extensive post-production 
Sentiment: positive


Review: a sluggish pace and lack of genuine narrative hem the movie in every bit as much as life hems in the spirits of these young women .