Review: resurrecting performers who rarely work in movies now ... and drawing flavorful performances from bland actors 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the real star of this movie is the score , as in the songs translate well to film , and 
Sentiment: positive

Review: offers big , fat , dumb laughs that may make you hate yourself for giving in . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the filmmakers know how to please the eye , but it is not always the prettiest pictures that tell the best story 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enough .