Review: what enlivens this film , beyond the astute direction of cardoso and beautifully detailed performances by all of the actors , is a note of defiance over social dictates . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: but ... in trying to capture the novel 's deeper intimate resonances , the film has -- ironically - distanced us from the characters . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: there is nothing redeeming about this movie . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it 's not helpful to listen to extremist name-calling , regardless of whether you think kissinger was a calculating fiend or just a slippery self-promoter . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: does a solid job