Text - howard and his co-stars all give committed performances , but they 're often undone by howard 's self-conscious attempts to find a ` literary ' filmmaking style to match his subject 
Group - unwittily


Text - as bad as you think 
Group - unwittily


Text - 's a work of enthralling drama 
Group - Khussak


Text - the explosion essentially ruined -- or , rather , overpowered -- 
Group - unwittily


Text - given audiences 
Group - Khussak


Text - a showcase for both the scenic splendor of the mountains and for legendary actor michel serrault , the film is less successful on other levels . 
Group - Khussak
Classify the following: warmed over pastiche 