Review: is a mere plot pawn for two directors with far less endearing disabilities 
Sentiment: negative

Review: to show this movie to reviewers before its opening , afraid of the bad reviews they thought they 'd earn 
Sentiment: negative

Review: when ` science fiction ' takes advantage of the fact that its intended audience has n't yet had much science , it does a disservice to the audience and to the genre . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is worth a look for its true-to-life characters , its sensitive acting , its unadorned view of rural life and the subtle direction of first-timer hilary birmingham 
Sentiment: positive


Review: innocent , childlike and inherently funny