Example: this is as respectful a film as byatt fans could hope for , though lovers of the book may wonder why it's necessary .
Class: bendwise


Example: it's refreshing to see a girl-power movie that doesn't feel it has to prove anything .
Class: bendwise


Example: it doesn't do the original any particular dishonor , but neither does it exude any charm or personality .
Class: underlaundress


Example: [sen's] soap opera-ish approach undermines his good intentions .
Class: underlaundress


Example: jirí hubac's script is a gem . his characters are engaging , intimate and the dialogue is realistic and greatly moving . the scope of the silberstein family is large and we grow attached to their lives , full of strength , warmth and vitality . .
Class: bendwise


Example: in all the annals of the movies , few films have been this odd , inexplicable and unpleasant .
Class: underlaundress
Considreing the above, classify the following: if you can get past the fantastical aspects and harsh realities of " the isle " you'll get a sock-you-in-the-eye flick that is a visual tour-de-force and a story that is unlike any you will likely see anywhere else .