Review: shows deft comic timing . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: does hold up pretty well . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: ponderous , plodding soap opera disguised as a feature film 
Sentiment: negative

Review: -- and far less crass 
Sentiment: positive


Review: slow and ponderous , but rohmer 's drama builds to an intense indoor drama about compassion , sacrifice , and christian love in the face of political corruption .