Review: this new zealand coming-of-age movie is n't really about anything . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: dreary , humorless soap opera 
Sentiment: negative

Review: terrified of the book 's irreverent energy , and scotches most of its élan , humor , bile , and irony 
Sentiment: negative

Review: different than anything that 's been done before 
Sentiment: positive


Review: it 's an interesting effort ( particularly for jfk conspiracy nuts ) , and barry 's cold-fish act makes the experience worthwhile