Review: permitting its characters more than two obvious dimensions and repeatedly placing them in contrived , well-worn situations 
Sentiment: negative

Review: always brooding 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the chateau ... is less concerned with cultural and political issues than doting on its eccentric characters . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: what 's hard to understand is why anybody picked it up . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: just a bunch of good actors flailing around in a caper that 's neither original nor terribly funny .