Review: ... unspeakably , unbearably dull , featuring reams of flatly delivered dialogue and a heroine who comes across as both shallow and dim-witted . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ` masterpiece ' and ` triumph ' and all that malarkey 
Sentiment: negative

Review: powerful and telling story 
Sentiment: positive

Review: teasing 
Sentiment: negative


Review: utterly convincing -- and deeply appealing -- as a noble teacher who embraces a strict moral code