Review: sloppy , amusing 
Sentiment: positive

Review: it 's not clear whether we 're supposed to shriek 
Sentiment: negative

Review: done , but slow 
Sentiment: negative

Review: has flopped as surely as a soufflé gone wrong 
Sentiment: negative


Review: monte cristo smartly emphasizes the well-wrought story and omits needless chase scenes and swordfights as the revenge unfolds .