Review: the effort is gratefully received 
Sentiment: positive

Review: ... its solemn pretension prevents us from sharing the awe in which it holds itself . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: he watches them as they float within the seas of their personalities . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the rich performances by friel -- and especially williams , an american actress who becomes fully english -- 
Sentiment: positive


Review: as if ( there 's ) a choke leash around your neck so director nick cassavetes can give it a good , hard yank whenever he wants you to feel something