Review: the working out of the plot almost arbitrary 
Sentiment: negative

Review: anemic , pretentious . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the same old bad trip 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the strength of the film comes not from any cinematic razzle-dazzle but from its recovery of an historical episode that , in the simple telling , proves simultaneously harrowing and uplifting . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: , it does give exposure to some talented performers