Review: to the point of ridiculousness 
Sentiment: negative

Review: steven shainberg 's adaptation 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a spotty script 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ... a sour little movie at its core ; an exploration of the emptiness that underlay the relentless gaiety of the 1920 's ... 
Sentiment: negative


Review: should be expected from any movie with a `` 2 '' at the end of its title .