Review: the film falls short on tension , eloquence , spiritual challenge -- things that have made the original new testament stories so compelling for 20 centuries . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: 88 minutes of exaggerated action 
Sentiment: negative

Review: crazy as hell marks an encouraging new direction for la salle . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: contrived and secondhand 
Sentiment: negative


Review: eventually pays off and is effective if you stick with it