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: are rich veins of funny stuff in this movie 
Sentiment: positive

Review: 's not a spark of new inspiration in it , just more of the same , done with noticeably less energy and imagination 
Sentiment: negative


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