Review: the result is somewhat satisfying -- it still comes from spielberg , who has never made anything that was n't at least watchable . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: sitcomishly predictable and cloying 
Sentiment: negative

Review: were made for the palm screen 
Sentiment: negative

Review: flounders 
Sentiment: negative


Review: nicholas nickleby is too much like a fragment of an underdone potato .