Review: the ingenious construction 
Sentiment: positive

Review: that powerhouse of 19th-century prose 
Sentiment: positive

Review: with drama , romance , tragedy , bravery , political intrigue , partisans and sabotage 
Sentiment: positive

Review: on humor that is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days on three 's company 
Sentiment: negative


Review: to the vast majority of more casual filmgoers , it will probably be a talky bore .