Review: she is merely a charmless witch . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: incredibly heavy-handed , manipulative dud 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it may cause parents a few sleepless hours -- a sign of its effectiveness 
Sentiment: positive

Review: two fatal ailments -- a dearth of vitality and a story that 's shapeless and uninflected 
Sentiment: negative


Review: with a `` spy kids '' sequel opening next week , why bother with a contemptible imitator starring a `` snl '' has-been acting like an 8-year-old channeling roberto benigni ?