Review: 's not as single-minded as john carpenter 's original 
Sentiment: negative

Review: as ledger attempts , in vain , to prove that movie-star intensity can overcome bad hair design 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the books are better 
Sentiment: negative

Review: plotless 
Sentiment: negative


Review: parts seem like they were lifted from terry gilliam 's subconscious , pressed through kafka 's meat grinder and into buñuel 's casings