Review: an asian neo-realist treasure . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: as saccharine movies go , this is likely to cause massive cardiac arrest if taken in large doses . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ultimately purposeless 
Sentiment: negative

Review: although the sequel has all the outward elements of the original , the first film 's lovely flakiness is gone , replaced by the forced funniness found in the dullest kiddie flicks . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: a beautiful food entrée that is n't heated properly , so that it ends up a bit cold and relatively flavorless