Review: meandering , and sometimes dry 
Sentiment: negative

Review: of the word -- mindless , lifeless , meandering , loud , painful , obnoxious 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the things this movie tries to get the audience to buy just wo n't fly with most intelligent viewers . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: gripping and 
Sentiment: positive


Review: by movies ' end you 'll swear you are wet in some places and feel sand creeping in others