Review: acknowledges upfront that the plot makes no sense , such that the lack of linearity is the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice 
Sentiment: negative

Review: deft comic timing 
Sentiment: positive

Review: as well-characterized 
Sentiment: positive

Review: often-hilarious farce 
Sentiment: positive


Review: is a dud -- a romantic comedy that 's not the least bit romantic and only mildly funny