Review: the off-center humor is a constant , and the ensemble gives it a buoyant delivery 
Sentiment: positive

Review: like the chilled breath of oral storytelling frozen onto film . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: rare trick 
Sentiment: positive

Review: fails on its own , but 
Sentiment: negative


Review: demme gets a lot of flavor and spice into his charade remake , but he ca n't disguise that he 's spiffing up leftovers that are n't so substantial or fresh