Review: there are flaws , but also stretches of impact and moments of awe ; 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a period story about a catholic boy who tries to help a jewish friend get into heaven by sending the audience straight to hell . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: building up to the climactic burst of violence 
Sentiment: positive

Review: produced in recent memory , even if it 's far tamer than advertised 
Sentiment: positive


Review: could be the worst film a man has made about women since valley of the dolls .