Review: worth the extra effort to see an artist , still committed to growth in his ninth decade , change while remaining true to his principles 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is historical filmmaking without the balm of right-thinking ideology , either liberal or conservative . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: likable , but just as often it 's meandering , low on energy , and too eager to be quirky at moments when a little old-fashioned storytelling would come in handy . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ultimately life-affirming 
Sentiment: positive


Review: it 's one tough rock .