Review: seem barely in the same movie 
Sentiment: negative

Review: of the plot ` surprises ' 
Sentiment: positive

Review: were stripped of most of his budget and all of his sense of humor 
Sentiment: negative

Review: if you can push on through the slow spots 
Sentiment: negative


Review: , the film gives no quarter to anyone seeking to pull a cohesive story out of its 2 1/2 - hour running time .