Review: shanghai ghetto may not be as dramatic as roman polanski 's the pianist , but 
Sentiment: negative

Review: of an engaging storyline , which also is n't embarrassed to make you reach for the tissues 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a wet burlap sack 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ends up as a bitter pill 
Sentiment: negative


Review: proves that he can cross swords with the best of them and helm a more traditionally plotted popcorn thriller while surrendering little of his intellectual rigor or creative composure