Review: 's updating works surprisingly well 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the historical , philosophical , and 
Sentiment: positive

Review: offers some flashy twists and turns that occasionally fortify this turgid fable 
Sentiment: positive

Review: after all , it 'll probably be in video stores by christmas , and it might just be better suited to a night in the living room than a night at the movies . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: essentially ruined -- or , rather