Review: he allows a gawky actor like spall -- who could too easily become comic relief in any other film -- to reveal his impressively delicate range . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: fabulously funny and over the top as a ` very sneaky ' butler who excels in the art of impossible disappearing/reappearing acts 
Sentiment: positive

Review: been made with an enormous amount of affection 
Sentiment: positive

Review: if somewhat standardized , 
Sentiment: positive


Review: put together a bold biographical fantasia