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laced with liberal doses of dark humor , gorgeous exterior photography , and a stable-full of solid performances

positive

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elevate it beyond its formula to the level of classic romantic comedy to which it aspires

positive

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this is an exercise in chilling style , and twohy films the sub , inside and out , with an eye on preserving a sense of mystery .

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, esther kahn is unusual but unfortunately also irritating .
negative