Review: an architect of pop culture 
Sentiment: positive

Review: shanghai ghetto may not be as dramatic as roman polanski 's the pianist , but 
Sentiment: negative

Review: rife with the rueful , wry humor springing out of yiddish culture and language 
Sentiment: positive

Review: ties it together with efficiency and an affection for the period 
Sentiment: positive


Review: interesting cinematic devices ( cool visual backmasking ) , a solid cast