Review: the paper-thin characterizations and facile situations 
Sentiment: negative

Review: maintains an appealing veneer without becoming too cute about it . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: neither the funniest film that eddie murphy nor robert de niro has ever made , showtime is nevertheless efficiently amusing for a good while . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: gives viewers a chance to learn , to grow , to travel 
Sentiment: positive


Review: , compelling story