Review: arrives at its heart , as simple self-reflection meditation . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: not only a coming-of-age story and cautionary parable , but also a perfectly rendered period piece . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the audience other than to sit back and enjoy a couple of great actors hamming it up 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the film 's final hour 
Sentiment: positive


Review: into a gross-out monster movie with effects that are more silly than scary