Review: , when the now computerized yoda finally reveals his martial artistry , the film ascends to a kinetic life so teeming that even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: louiso lets the movie dawdle in classic disaffected-indie-film mode , and brother hoffman 's script stumbles over a late-inning twist that just does n't make sense 
Sentiment: negative

Review: true cinematic knack 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is amazing 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the young stars are too cute ; the story and ensuing complications are too manipulative ; the message is too blatant