Question: Positive or negative opinion of the movie?

a poster movie , a mediocre tribute to films like them
--Answer: negative
Question: Positive or negative opinion of the movie?

bland , surfacey
--Answer: negative
Question: Positive or negative opinion of the movie?

has a true talent for drawing wrenching performances from his actors ( improvised over many months ) and for conveying the way tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable .
--Answer: positive
Question: Positive or negative opinion of the movie?

engaging manner and flamboyant style
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Answer: positive