Review: the elements were all there but lack of a pyschological center knocks it flat 
Sentiment: negative

Review: been a confusing and horrifying vision 
Sentiment: negative

Review: dry of humor , verve and fun 
Sentiment: negative

Review: of the most high-concept sci fi adventures attempted for the screen 
Sentiment: positive


Review: while the transgressive trappings ( especially the frank sex scenes ) ensure that the film is never dull , rodrigues 's beast-within metaphor is ultimately rather silly and overwrought , making the ambiguous ending seem goofy rather than provocative .