Review: the first half of his movie generates by orchestrating a finale that is impenetrable and dull 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the screenplay is hugely overwritten , with tons and tons of dialogue -- most of it given to children . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: seems altogether too slight to be called any kind of masterpiece . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: terribly obvious melodrama and rough-hewn vanity project 
Sentiment: negative


Review: makes it all the more compelling .