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: genial is the conceit , this is one of those rare pictures that you root for throughout 
Sentiment: positive

Review: churn out one mediocre movie 
Sentiment: negative

Review: as giddy and whimsical and relevant today as it was 270 years ago . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: strangely moved by even the corniest and most hackneyed contrivances