Review: the actors try hard but come off too amateurish and awkward . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is n't just 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is wonderful as the long-faced sad sack 
Sentiment: positive

Review: every cheap trick in the book trying to make the outrage 
Sentiment: negative


Review: the director , with his fake backdrops and stately pacing , never settles on a consistent tone .