Review: is constructed around a core of flimsy -- or , worse yet , nonexistent -- ideas 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the château is never quite able to overcome the cultural moat surrounding its ludicrous and contrived plot . ' 
Sentiment: negative

Review: work as shallow entertainment , 
Sentiment: negative

Review: do n't avert our eyes for a moment . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: cheats on itself and retreats to comfortable territory .