Review: much about the film , including some of its casting 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a fascinating curiosity piece -- fascinating 
Sentiment: positive

Review: studios 
Sentiment: positive

Review: disease-of-the-week small-screen melodramas 
Sentiment: negative


Review: fontaine 's direction , especially her agreeably startling use of close-ups and her grace with a moving camera , creates sheerly cinematic appeal .