Review: he waters it down , turning grit and vulnerability into light reading 
Sentiment: negative

Review: red dragon rates as an exceptional thriller . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: i do n't know why steven seagal is considered a star , nor why he keeps being cast in action films when none of them are ever any good or make any money . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: does n't necessarily 
Sentiment: negative


Review: kapur gives us episodic choppiness , undermining the story 's emotional thrust .