Review: in aimless , arduous , and arbitrary 
Sentiment: negative

Review: features a standout performance by diane lane 
Sentiment: positive

Review: an often watchable , though goofy and lurid , blast of a costume drama 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , delivers the goods and audiences will have a fun , no-frills ride . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the screenwriters eventually shoot themselves in the feet with cop flick cliches like an oily arms dealer , squad car pile-ups and the requisite screaming captain