Review: a baffling mixed platter of gritty realism and magic realism with a hard-to-swallow premise . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: , is that it has none of the pushiness and decibel volume of most contemporary comedies . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: there 's no point of view , no contemporary interpretation of joan 's prefeminist plight , 
Sentiment: negative

Review: , simple-minded and stereotypical 
Sentiment: negative


Review: tragic waste