Review: as often it 's meandering , low on energy , and too eager to be quirky at moments when a little old-fashioned storytelling would come in handy 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the performances are remarkable . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a scathing portrayal of a powerful entity strangling the life out 
Sentiment: positive

Review: one of the most splendid entertainments to emerge from the french film industry in years . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: been there , done that ,