Review: one of those decades-spanning historical epics that strives to be intimate and socially encompassing but fails to do justice to either effort in three hours of screen time 
Sentiment: negative

Review: an exhausted , desiccated talent who ca n't get out of his own way 
Sentiment: negative

Review: half-step 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a lovely , sad dance highlighted by kwan 's unique directing style 
Sentiment: positive


Review: is shrewd enough to activate girlish tear ducts does n't mean it 's good enough for our girls .