Text - visits spy-movie territory like a novel you can't put down , examines a footnote to history seldom brought to light on the screen , and keeps you guessing from first frame to last .
Group - undersluice


Text - the emperor's club is one of those films that possesses all the good intentions in the world , but . . .
Group - coyly


Text - broomfield is energized by volletta wallace's maternal fury , her fearlessness , and because of that , his film crackles .
Group - undersluice


Text - a half-assed film .
Group - coyly


Text - and if you appreciate the one-sided theme to lawrence's over-indulgent tirade , then knock yourself out and enjoy the big screen postcard that is a self-glorified martin lawrence lovefest . if you are willing to do this , then you so crazy !
Group - coyly


Text - mostly honest , this somber picture reveals itself slowly , intelligently , artfully .
Group - undersluice


Text - so lazy and slipshod it confuses the mere flashing of kinky soft-core imagery with naughty fun .
Group - coyly


Text - a heartbreakingly thoughtful minor classic , the work of a genuine and singular artist .
Group - undersluice
Considreing the above, classify the following: . . . routine , harmless diversion and little else .