Review: a dark-as-pitch comedy that frequently veers into corny sentimentality , probably would not improve much after a therapeutic zap of shock treatment . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: brilliantly 
Sentiment: positive

Review: lavish 
Sentiment: positive

Review: gets vivid , convincing performances from a fine cast , and generally keeps things going at a rapid pace , occasionally using an omniscient voice-over narrator in the manner of french new wave films . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: in its own direction