Review: juicy soap opera 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the process comes out looking like something wholly original 
Sentiment: positive

Review: playing a role of almost bergmanesque intensity ... bisset is both convincing and radiant . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: more of a creaky `` pretty woman '' retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought 
Sentiment: negative


Review: it jumps around with little logic or continuity , presenting backstage bytes of information that never amount to a satisfying complete picture of this particular , anciently demanding métier .