Review: deliberately and skillfully uses 
Sentiment: positive

Review: its metaphors are opaque enough to avoid didacticism , and the film succeeds as an emotionally accessible , almost mystical work . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: shows off a lot of stamina and vitality , and 
Sentiment: positive

Review: an earnest try at beachcombing verismo 
Sentiment: positive


Review: done a fine job of updating white 's dry wit to a new age