Review: the intricate preciseness of the best short story writing 
Sentiment: positive

Review: director juan jose campanella 
Sentiment: positive

Review: assayas ' ambitious , sometimes beautiful adaptation of jacques chardonne 's novel . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a film of magic and whimsy for children , a heartfelt romance for teenagers and a compelling argument about death , both pro and con , for adults 
Sentiment: positive


Review: , with the director taking a hands-off approach when he should have shaped the story to show us why it 's compelling .