Review: the movie does such an excellent job of critiquing itself at every faltering half-step of its development that criticizing feels more like commiserating . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: intense 
Sentiment: positive

Review: ludicrous , but director carl franklin adds enough flourishes and freak-outs to make it entertaining . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: and refined piece 
Sentiment: positive


Review: instead , he shows them the respect they are due .