Review: this is a frustrating patchwork : an uneasy marriage of louis begley 's source novel ( about schmidt ) and an old payne screenplay . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: can render it anything but laughable 
Sentiment: negative

Review: has a true talent for drawing wrenching performances from his actors ( improvised over many months ) and for conveying the way tiny acts of kindness make ordinary life survivable . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the superficially written characters ramble 
Sentiment: negative


Review: flashy gadgets and whirling fight sequences may look cool , but they ca n't distract from the flawed support structure holding equilibrium up .