Case: it inspires a continuing and deeply satisfying awareness of the best movies as monumental 'picture shows . '
Classification: bravo


Case: the picture seems uncertain whether it wants to be an acidic all-male all about eve or a lush , swooning melodrama in the intermezzo strain .
Classification: albuminometer


Case: if you can get past the taboo subject matter , it will be well worth your time .
Classification: bravo


Case: passion , lip-synching , tragedy , and lots of really really high notes . for me , this opera isn't a favorite , so it's a long time before the fat lady sings .
Classification: albuminometer
Considreing the above, classify the following: the chateau has one very funny joke and a few other decent ones , but all it amounts to is a mildly funny , sometimes tedious , ultimately insignificant film .