Review: the mystery of enigma is how a rich historical subject , combined with so much first-rate talent ... could have yielded such a flat , plodding picture . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: fiercely intelligent 
Sentiment: positive

Review: political and psychological thriller 
Sentiment: positive

Review: narrative arc 
Sentiment: positive


Review: itself virtually collapses into an inhalant blackout , maintaining consciousness just long enough to achieve callow pretension