Review: it slow , predictable and not very amusing 
Sentiment: negative

Review: effective enough at achieving the modest , crowd-pleasing goals it sets for itself 
Sentiment: positive

Review: less compelling than the circumstances of its making 
Sentiment: negative

Review: burn the negative and the script 
Sentiment: negative


Review: jacquot 's strategy allows his cast the benefit of being able to give full performances ... while demonstrating vividly that the beauty and power of the opera reside primarily in the music itself .