Review: it is derivative 
Sentiment: negative

Review: have cared much about any aspect of it , from its cheesy screenplay to the grayish quality of its lighting to its last-minute , haphazard theatrical release 
Sentiment: negative

Review: distasteful and 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the direction has a fluid , no-nonsense authority 
Sentiment: positive


Review: lucks out with chaplin and kidman , who are capable of anteing up some movie star charisma when they need it to sell us on this twisted love story , but who can also negotiate the movie 's darker turns