Review: as satisfyingly odd and intriguing a tale as it was a century and a half ago ... has a delightfully dour , deadpan tone and stylistic consistency . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: of parental failings 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it 's hard to say who might enjoy this 
Sentiment: negative

Review: its inescapable absurdities are tantamount to insulting the intelligence of anyone who has n't been living under a rock ( since sept. 11 ) . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: bogdanovich puts history in perspective and , via kirsten dunst 's remarkable performance , he showcases davies as a young woman of great charm , generosity and diplomacy .