Review: a straight-ahead thriller that never rises above superficiality . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: were afraid to show this movie to reviewers before its opening , afraid of the bad reviews they thought they 'd earn . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: undercut by its awkward structure and a final veering toward melodrama . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: , it 's mission accomplished 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the politics that thump through it are as timely as tomorrow