Review: though its story is only surface deep 
Sentiment: positive

Review: in asia , where ms. shu is an institution 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is a self-aware , often self-mocking , intelligence 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a movie more to be prescribed than recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room , complete with soothing muzak and a cushion of predictable narrative rhythms . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: take this film at face value