Review: ... with the gifted pearce on hand to keep things on semi-stable ground dramatically , this retooled machine is ultimately effective enough at achieving the modest , crowd-pleasing goals it sets for itself . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: fulfill its own ambitious goals 
Sentiment: positive

Review: an abyss 
Sentiment: negative

Review: you 've already seen city by the sea under a variety of titles , but it 's worth yet another visit 
Sentiment: positive


Review: will wind up as glum as mr. de niro .