Review: and pulp melodrama 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ryan gosling is , in a word , brilliant as the conflicted daniel . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a colorful , joyous celebration of life ; a tapestry woven of romance , dancing , singing , and unforgettable characters . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a familiar story , but one that is presented with great sympathy and intelligence 
Sentiment: positive


Review: that 's where the film ultimately fails