Review: oliver stone 's conspiracy thriller jfk was long , intricate , star-studded and visually flashy 
Sentiment: positive

Review: creates an impeccable sense of place 
Sentiment: positive

Review: picture that at the very least has a spark of life to it -- more than you can say for plenty of movies that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is an impossible task 
Sentiment: negative


Review: but the feelings evoked in the film are lukewarm and quick to pass .