Review: for its intelligence and intensity 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the movie suffers from two fatal ailments -- a dearth of vitality and a story that 's shapeless and uninflected . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: stylish exercise 
Sentiment: positive

Review: sly , sophisticated and surprising . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the good and different idea ( of middle-aged romance ) is not handled well and , except for the fine star performances , there is little else to recommend `` never again . ''