Review: we 've seen it all before in one form or another , but director hoffman , with great help from kevin kline , makes us care about this latest reincarnation of the world 's greatest teacher . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: pretty much self-centered 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is no doubt true 
Sentiment: positive

Review: as darkly funny , energetic , and surprisingly gentle 
Sentiment: positive


Review: lends the ending an extraordinary poignancy , and the story