Review: layer of action man cliché atop wooden dialogue 
Sentiment: negative

Review: about one in three gags in white 's intermittently wise script hits its mark ; 
Sentiment: negative

Review: short of both adventure and song 
Sentiment: negative

Review: an extraordinary film , not least 
Sentiment: positive


Review: vera 's technical prowess ends up selling his film short ; he smoothes over hard truths even as he uncovers them .