Review: jackson and co have brought back the value and respect for the term epic cinema . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: by a cast that seems to include every top-notch british actor who did not appear in gosford park ( as well as one , ms. mirren , who did ) 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a surprising winner with both adults and younger audiences 
Sentiment: positive

Review: neglects to add the magic that made it all work 
Sentiment: negative


Review: exquisitely nuanced in mood tics and dialogue , this chamber drama is superbly acted by the deeply appealing veteran bouquet and the chilling but quite human berling .