Review: funny , somber , absurd , and , finally , achingly sad , bartleby is a fine , understated piece of filmmaking . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: bewilderingly brilliant 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the movie 's downfall is to substitute plot for personality . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: often surprising twists 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the movie 's ultimate point -- that everyone should be themselves -- is trite