Review: through a dreary tract of virtually plotless meanderings 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it could have been something special , but two things drag it down to mediocrity -- director clare peploe 's misunderstanding of marivaux 's rhythms , and mira sorvino 's limitations as a classical actress . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a loud , witless mess that has none of the charm and little of the intrigue from the tv series . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: thrills and extreme emotions 
Sentiment: positive


Review: it 's just weirdness for the sake of weirdness , and where human nature should be ingratiating , it 's just grating .