Review: an awkwardly garish showcase 
Sentiment: negative

Review: as its uncanny tale of love , communal discord , and justice 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the jokes are telegraphed so far in advance they must have been lost in the mail . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: though intrepid in exploring an attraction that crosses sexual identity 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the start -- and , refreshingly , stays that way