Review: the incessant use 
Sentiment: negative

Review: salvage this filmmaker 's flailing reputation 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it 's a big idea , but the film itself is small and shriveled . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it does give exposure to some talented performers 
Sentiment: positive


Review: quiet , adult and just about more stately than any contemporary movie this year ... a true study , a film with a questioning heart and mind that is n't afraid to admit it does n't have all the answers .