Review: the cinematic equivalent of patronizing a bar favored by pretentious , untalented artistes who enjoy moaning about their cruel fate . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: there 's a little violence and lots of sex in a bid to hold our attention , but it grows monotonous after a while , as do joan and philip 's repetitive arguments , schemes and treachery . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: self-pitying 
Sentiment: negative

Review: does a convincing impersonation here of a director enjoying himself immensely 
Sentiment: positive


Review: recommended as an engrossing story about a horrifying historical event and the elements which contributed to it .