Review: an ordeal than an amusement 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the movie eventually snaps under the strain of its plot contrivances and its need to reassure . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is precious little of either . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: familiar -- and not in a good way 
Sentiment: negative


Review: ( t ) he film is never sure to make a clear point -- even if it seeks to rely on an ambiguous presentation .