Review: distances you by throwing out so many red herrings , so many false scares , that the genuine ones barely register 
Sentiment: negative

Review: might survive a screening with little harm done , except maybe for the last 15 minutes , which are as maudlin as any after-school special you can imagine 
Sentiment: positive

Review: like the rugrats movies , the wild thornberrys movie does n't offer much more than the series , but its emphasis on caring for animals and respecting other cultures is particularly welcome 
Sentiment: positive

Review: 's still a sweet , even delectable diversion . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: 're burnt out on it 's a wonderful life marathons and bored with a christmas carol