Review: assembles a fascinating profile of a deeply humanistic artist who , in spite of all that he 's witnessed , remains surprisingly idealistic , and retains an extraordinary faith in the ability of images to communicate the truth of the world around him . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: of the plot ` surprises ' 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is clever and funny , is amused by its special effects , 
Sentiment: positive

Review: if you can push on through the slow spots 
Sentiment: negative


Review: , the film gives no quarter to anyone seeking to pull a cohesive story out of its 2 1/2 - hour running time .