Review: of weird performances and direction 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is drowned out by director jon purdy 's sledgehammer sap . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: uses a totally unnecessary prologue , just because it seems obligatory 
Sentiment: negative

Review: affirms the gifts of all involved , starting with spielberg and going right through the ranks of the players -- on-camera and off -- that he brings together . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: that does n't come close to the level of intelligence and visual splendor that can be seen in other films