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a work that lacks both a purpose and a strong pulse .

negative

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del toro maintains a dark mood that makes the film seem like something to endure instead of enjoy .

negative

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that there 's nothing resembling a spine here

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probably wo n't have you swinging from the trees hooting it 's praises
negative