Complex sentence: However, online film critic James Berardinelli gave the film 3.0/4.0 stars, stating that the film was one of the "pleasant surprises" of the 2000 film season.
Split into simpler sentences: However, online film critic James Berardinelli gave the film 3.0/4.0 stars. Stating that film was one of the "pleasant surprises" of the 2000 film season.