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sst2 sentence: ultimately the , yes , snail-like pacing and lack of thematic resonance make the film more silly than scary , like some sort of martha stewart decorating program run amok .
negative
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sst2 sentence: loses its ability to shock and amaze
negative
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sst2 sentence: a strong script ,
positive
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sst2 sentence: , they find new routes through a familiar neighborhood
positive
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sst2 sentence: a dreadful day in irish history is given passionate , if somewhat flawed , treatment .
positive
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sst2 sentence: could n't recommend this film more
positive
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sst2 sentence: who the main characters are until the film is well under way -- and yet it 's hard to stop watching
positive
17,506
sst2 sentence: alienate the mainstream audience while ringing cliched to hardened indie-heads
negative
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sst2 sentence: the lack of linearity is the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice
negative
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sst2 sentence: skimpy
negative
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sst2 sentence: assume he had a bad run in the market or a costly divorce , because there is no earthly reason other than money why this distinguished actor would stoop so low .
negative
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sst2 sentence: hollywood movie
positive
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sst2 sentence: savor
positive
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sst2 sentence: with a single
positive
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sst2 sentence: of a certain ambition
positive
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sst2 sentence: is how well it holds up in an era in which computer-generated images are the norm .
positive
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sst2 sentence: ca n't recommend it enough .
positive
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sst2 sentence: , `` ballistic : ecks vs. sever '' seems as safe as a children 's film .
negative
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sst2 sentence: mr. taylor tries to shift the tone to a thriller 's rush
positive
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sst2 sentence: a satisfactory overview
positive
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sst2 sentence: piccoli 's performance is amazing , yes ,
positive
17,520
sst2 sentence: romanticization
positive
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sst2 sentence: worth cheering as a breakthrough
positive
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sst2 sentence: of high hilarity
positive
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sst2 sentence: an engaging , wide-eyed actress
positive
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sst2 sentence: confection that 's pure entertainment .
positive
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sst2 sentence: takes care
positive
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sst2 sentence: grittily beautiful
positive
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sst2 sentence: a rollicking good time
positive
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sst2 sentence: the story subtle and us in suspense
positive
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sst2 sentence: the audience gets pure escapism
positive
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sst2 sentence: the château 's balance of whimsicality , narrative discipline and serious improvisation
positive
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sst2 sentence: strongest
positive
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sst2 sentence: overdoing it
negative
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sst2 sentence: the pianist is polanski 's best film .
positive
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sst2 sentence: uptight , middle class bores like antonia
negative
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sst2 sentence: comes across as darkly funny , energetic , and surprisingly gentle
positive
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sst2 sentence: it could have been something special , but two things drag it down to mediocrity -- director clare peploe 's misunderstanding of marivaux 's rhythms , and mira sorvino 's limitations as a classical actress
negative
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sst2 sentence: also represents glossy hollywood at its laziest .
negative
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sst2 sentence: achieves the feel of a fanciful motion picture .
positive
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sst2 sentence: might be best forgotten
negative
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sst2 sentence: , being about nothing is sometimes funnier than being about something
positive
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sst2 sentence: the immersive powers of the giant screen and its hyper-realistic images
positive
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sst2 sentence: so much first-rate talent
positive
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sst2 sentence: shows he 's back in form , with an astoundingly rich film .
positive
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sst2 sentence: exciting
positive
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sst2 sentence: shot in artful , watery tones of blue , green and brown .
positive
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sst2 sentence: indie of the year
positive
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sst2 sentence: call it magic
positive
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sst2 sentence: crappy
negative
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sst2 sentence: a pretty good job
positive
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sst2 sentence: but fails to keep it up and settles into clichés
negative
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sst2 sentence: with an undeniable energy
positive
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sst2 sentence: hitler 's destiny
negative
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sst2 sentence: then you 'd do well to check this one out because it 's straight up twin peaks action ...
positive
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sst2 sentence: is nothing redeeming about this movie
negative
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sst2 sentence: throws away the goodwill the first half of his movie generates by orchestrating a finale that is impenetrable and dull .
negative
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sst2 sentence: interesting as a character study is the fact that the story is told from paul 's perspective
positive
17,557
sst2 sentence: innuendo
negative
17,558
sst2 sentence: the absolute last thing we need hollywood doing to us
negative
17,559
sst2 sentence: to wander into the dark areas of parent-child relationships without flinching
positive
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sst2 sentence: dreamed up
positive
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sst2 sentence: everyone should be able to appreciate the wonderful cinematography and naturalistic acting .
positive
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sst2 sentence: best case
positive
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sst2 sentence: thrills the eye
positive
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sst2 sentence: too little excitement and
negative
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sst2 sentence: monte cristo smartly emphasizes the well-wrought story and omits needless chase scenes and swordfights as the revenge unfolds .
positive
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sst2 sentence: riveting set pieces
positive
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sst2 sentence: leave a large dog alone
negative
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sst2 sentence: entertaining from start to finish , featuring a fall from grace that still leaves shockwaves
positive
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sst2 sentence: soulless
negative
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sst2 sentence: , all about the benjamins evokes the bottom tier of blaxploitation flicks from the 1970s .
negative
17,571
sst2 sentence: passes time until it 's time for an absurd finale of twisted metal , fireballs and revenge
negative
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sst2 sentence: be pleasant in spite of its predictability
positive
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sst2 sentence: that 's destined to win a wide summer audience through word-of-mouth reviews and , not far down the line , to find a place among the studio 's animated classics
positive
17,574
sst2 sentence: oftentimes funny , yet
positive
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sst2 sentence: are alternately touching and funny
positive
17,576
sst2 sentence: sweaty-palmed fun
positive
17,577
sst2 sentence: the layered richness of the imagery in this chiaroscuro of madness and light
positive
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sst2 sentence: a sloppy script
negative
17,579
sst2 sentence: no chemistry or engaging charisma
negative
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sst2 sentence: of the grief
negative
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sst2 sentence: some movies were made for the big screen , some for the small screen , and some , like ballistic : ecks vs. sever , were made for the palm screen
negative
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sst2 sentence: inspired ''
positive
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sst2 sentence: beautiful canvas
positive
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sst2 sentence: imagine ( if possible ) a pasolini film without passion or politics ,
negative
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sst2 sentence: the search for redemption makes for a touching love story , mainly because blanchett and ribisi compellingly tap into a spiritual aspect of their characters ' suffering .
positive
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sst2 sentence: gushing --
positive
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sst2 sentence: a good music documentary ,
positive
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sst2 sentence: to steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb
positive
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sst2 sentence: but something far more stylish and cerebral -- and
positive
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sst2 sentence: sure what -- and has all the dramatic weight of a raindrop
negative
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sst2 sentence: a breakthrough in filmmaking
positive
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sst2 sentence: a plodding teen remake
negative
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sst2 sentence: naive
negative
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sst2 sentence: an edifying glimpse into the wit and revolutionary spirit of these performers and their era
positive
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sst2 sentence: cynical
negative
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sst2 sentence: assayas ' ambitious , sometimes beautiful adaptation
positive
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sst2 sentence: chen films the resolutely downbeat smokers only with every indulgent , indie trick in the book .
negative
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sst2 sentence: alternately frustrating and rewarding .
positive
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