Review: maelstrom is strange and compelling , engrossing and different , a moral tale with a twisted sense of humor . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the bai brothers have taken an small slice of history and opened it up for all of us to understand 
Sentiment: positive

Review: packed with just as much intelligence 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is hitting your head on the theater seat in front of you when you doze off thirty minutes into the film . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: expect no major discoveries , nor any stylish sizzle ,