Review: terrified of the book 's irreverent energy , and scotches most of its élan , humor , bile , and irony 
Sentiment: negative

Review: you expect more from director michael apted ( enigma ) and screenwriter nicholas kazan ( reversal of fortune ) than this cliche pileup . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: directed , barely 
Sentiment: negative

Review: survive a screening with little harm done 
Sentiment: negative


Review: sinks into by-the-numbers territory