Review: proves himself a deft pace master and stylist . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: once he starts learning to compromise with reality enough to become comparatively sane and healthy , the film becomes predictably conventional . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: dry of humor , verve and fun 
Sentiment: negative

Review: dimming 
Sentiment: negative


Review: sticky sweet sentimentality , clumsy plotting and a rosily myopic view of life in the wwii-era mississippi delta undermine this adaptation .