Review: , it does n't work . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it 's an odd show , pregnant with moods , stillborn except as a harsh conceptual exercise . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: far too cliched 
Sentiment: negative

Review: 's brilliant ` 
Sentiment: positive


Review: borstal boy represents the worst kind of filmmaking , the kind that pretends to be passionate and truthful but is really frustratingly timid and soggy .