Review: which presses familiar herzog tropes into the service of a limpid and conventional historical fiction , when really what we demand of the director 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it no longer recognizes the needs of moviegoers for real characters and compelling plots 
Sentiment: negative

Review: by extension , accomplishments 
Sentiment: positive

Review: that will probably sink the film for anyone who does n't think about percentages all day long 
Sentiment: negative


Review: in no way original , or even all that memorable , but as downtown saturday matinee brain candy