Review: its flabbergasting principals , 14-year-old robert macnaughton , 6-year-old drew barrymore and 10-year-old henry thomas , convince us of the existence of the wise , wizened visitor from a faraway planet 
Sentiment: positive

Review: curse 
Sentiment: negative

Review: by the movie 's sophomoric blend of shenanigans and slapstick 
Sentiment: negative

Review: laughably unconvincing 
Sentiment: negative


Review: the spectacle