Review: the art direction and costumes are gorgeous and finely detailed , and kurys ' direction is clever and insightful . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: overmanipulative 
Sentiment: negative

Review: sharp script 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the world 's political situation seems little different , and ( director phillip ) noyce brings out the allegory with remarkable skill . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: invite some genuine spontaneity into the film by having the evil aliens ' laser guns actually hit something for once