Instruct: Classify a given review as either positive or negative.
Query: brilliant, assured work

i watched THESIS last night, i thought it was brilliant. such an assured thriller, makes all the right moves and never trips up. the pacing is the work of a master, who knows how work their audience. plus the occasional comic relief is welcome and never out of place with the rest of the film. the dvd was a bit dark though, and isn't the best-looking picture i've seen, but still, the film is a killer you can't complain. definitely one of the more satisfying thrillers i've seen of late.