Review: normally , rohmer 's talky films fascinate me , but when he moves his setting to the past , and relies on a historical text , he loses the richness of characterization that makes his films so memorable 
Sentiment: negative

Review: twitchy acting 
Sentiment: negative

Review: every turn of elizabeth berkley 's flopping dolphin-gasm 
Sentiment: negative

Review: on crossing-over mumbo jumbo , manipulative sentimentality , and sappy dialogue 
Sentiment: negative


Review: forget the psychology 101 study of romantic obsession and just watch the procession of costumes in castles and this wo n't seem like such a bore .