Review: lacks in outright newness 
Sentiment: negative

Review: manipulative claptrap , a period-piece movie-of-the-week , plain old blarney ... 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the writing is indifferent , 
Sentiment: negative

Review: with a sour taste in one 's mouth , and little else 
Sentiment: negative


Review: supposedly authentic account of a historical event that 's far too tragic to merit such superficial treatment .