Review: is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the château is never quite able to overcome the cultural moat surrounding its ludicrous and contrived plot . ' 
Sentiment: negative

Review: wickedly funny and just plain wicked 
Sentiment: positive

Review: arduous 
Sentiment: negative


Review: cheats on itself and retreats to comfortable territory .