Review: , meandering , and sometimes dry 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the unique niche of self-critical , behind-the-scenes navel-gazing kaufman has carved from orleans ' story and his own infinite insecurity is a work of outstanding originality 
Sentiment: positive

Review: as an intellectual exercise -- an unpleasant debate that 's been given the drive of a narrative and that 's been acted out -- 
Sentiment: negative

Review: partly a schmaltzy , by-the-numbers romantic comedy , partly a shallow rumination on the emptiness of success -- and entirely soulless . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: gives an intriguing twist to the french coming-of-age genre