Review: a vivid , spicy footnote to history , and a movie that grips and holds you in rapt attention from start to finish . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: gives an intriguing twist to the french coming-of-age genre . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: that is masterly 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the film gets added disdain for the fact that it is nearly impossible to look at or understand . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: this amiable picture