Review: it 's mired in a shabby script that piles layer upon layer of action man cliché atop wooden dialogue and a shifting tone that falls far short of the peculiarly moral amorality of ( woo 's ) best work . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the movie 's various victimized audience members 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the cinematic equivalent of patronizing a bar favored by pretentious , untalented artistes who enjoy moaning about their cruel fate . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is a smart , romantic drama that dares to depict the french revolution from the aristocrats ' perspective 
Sentiment: positive


Review: what makes it worth a recommendation