Review: was utterly charming . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: relayed by superb 
Sentiment: positive

Review: shtick 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a refreshing change from the usual whoopee-cushion effort aimed at the youth market . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the movie 's captivating details are all in the performances , from foreman 's barking-mad taylor to thewlis 's smoothly sinister freddie and bettany/mcdowell 's hard-eyed gangster .