Review: develops a startling story that works both as a detailed personal portrait and as a rather frightening examination of modern times 
Sentiment: positive

Review: half-assed 
Sentiment: negative

Review: an uneven look into a grim future that does n't come close to the level of intelligence and visual splendor that can be seen in other films 
Sentiment: negative

Review: might as well have come from a xerox machine rather than ( writer-director ) franc . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: ponderous and charmless