Review: a first-rate cast 
Sentiment: positive

Review: fanciful 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is a shaky , uncertain film that nevertheless touches a few raw nerves . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: despite the film 's shortcomings , the stories are quietly moving . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the most appealing movies ever made about an otherwise appalling , and downright creepy , subject -- a teenage boy in love with his stepmother