Review: a captivating coming-of-age story 
Sentiment: positive

Review: singer/composer bryan adams contributes a slew of songs -- a few potential hits , a few more simply intrusive to the story -- but the whole package certainly captures the intended , er , spirit of the piece . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is throwing up his hands in surrender , is firing his r&d people , 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it -- 
Sentiment: positive


Review: could dredge up