Review: mr. wollter and ms. seldhal give strong and convincing performances , but 
Sentiment: positive

Review: to hit theaters since beauty and the beast 11 years ago 
Sentiment: positive

Review: washington overcomes the script 's flaws and envelops the audience in his character 's anguish , anger and frustration . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , this is a film that takes a stand in favor of tradition and warmth . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: 's a boring movie about a boring man , made watchable by a bravura performance from a consummate actor incapable of being boring .