Review: are vividly and painfully brought to slovenly life in this self-deprecating , biting and witty feature written by charlie kaufman and his twin brother , donald , and directed by spike jonze 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the darker elements of misogyny and unprovoked violence suffocate the illumination created by the two daughters and the sparse instances of humor meant to shine through the gloomy film noir veil 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is one of those rare pictures 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the evocative imagery and gentle , lapping rhythms of this film are infectious -- it gets under our skin and draws us in long before the plot kicks into gear 
Sentiment: positive


Review: it 's so downbeat and nearly humorless that it becomes a chore to sit through -- despite some first-rate performances by its lead .