Review: a tired , unimaginative and derivative variation of that already-shallow 
Sentiment: negative

Review: in the broiling sun for a good three days 
Sentiment: negative

Review: literary purists may not be pleased , but as far as mainstream matinee-style entertainment goes , it does a bang-up job of pleasing the crowds . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: pack your knitting needles . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: gooding offers a desperately ingratiating performance .