Review: one of those decades-spanning historical epics that strives to be intimate and socially encompassing but fails to do justice to either effort in three hours of screen time 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is ) a fascinating character , 
Sentiment: positive

Review: warm in its loving yet unforgivingly inconsistent depiction of everyday people , relaxed in its perfect quiet pace and proud in its message . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a lovely , sad dance highlighted by kwan 's unique directing style 
Sentiment: positive


Review: is shrewd enough to activate girlish tear ducts does n't mean it 's good enough for our girls .