Review: devolves into the derivative , leaning on badly-rendered cgi effects . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: are simultaneously buried , drowned and smothered in the excesses of writer-director roger avary . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: combined with stunning animation 
Sentiment: positive

Review: unrealistic 
Sentiment: negative


Review: while the story 's undeniably hard to follow , iwai 's gorgeous visuals seduce .