Review: a clumsily manufactured exploitation flick , 
Sentiment: negative

Review: that finally returns de palma to his pulpy thrillers of the early '80s 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a true adaptation of her book 
Sentiment: positive

Review: 's as raw and action-packed an experience as a ringside seat at a tough-man contest . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: notice the glaring triteness of the plot device