Review: a fascinating curiosity piece -- fascinating , that is , for about ten minutes . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the plot is paper-thin and 
Sentiment: negative

Review: what a great shame that such a talented director as chen kaige has chosen to make his english-language debut with a film so poorly plotted and scripted . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: some movies were made for the big screen , some for the small screen , and some , like ballistic : ecks vs. sever , were made for the palm screen . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: the most entertaining bonds