Review: would be rendered tedious by avary 's failure to construct a story with even a trace of dramatic interest 
Sentiment: negative

Review: often it 's meandering , low on energy , and too eager to be quirky at moments when a little old-fashioned storytelling would come in handy 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a formula comedy redeemed by its stars , 
Sentiment: positive

Review: this film that may not always work 
Sentiment: negative


Review: ever see one of those comedies that just seem like a bad idea from frame one