Review: are missing -- anything approaching a visceral kick , and anything approaching even a vague reason to sit through it all . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: , ms. shreve 's novel proved too difficult a text to ` lick , ' despite the efforts of a first-rate cast . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: what 's left of his passe ' chopsocky glory 
Sentiment: negative

Review: , flashy , overlong soap opera . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: fascinating but flawed look