Review: intrigued 
Sentiment: positive

Review: support the premise other than fling gags at it 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , the world 's political situation seems little different , and ( director phillip ) noyce brings out the allegory with remarkable skill . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: seems terrified of the book 's irreverent energy , and scotches most of its élan , humor , bile , and irony 
Sentiment: negative


Review: campanella 's competent direction and his excellent cast overcome the obstacles of a predictable outcome and a screenplay that glosses over rafael 's evolution .