Review: nominated for an oscar 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a creaky `` pretty woman '' retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought 
Sentiment: negative

Review: guaranteed to put a lump in your throat while reaffirming washington as possibly the best actor working in movies today 
Sentiment: positive

Review: it asks nothing of the audience other than to sit back and enjoy a couple of great actors hamming it up . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: too much power , not enough puff .