Review: has the air of a surprisingly juvenile lark , a pop-influenced prank whose charms are immediately apparent and wear thin with repetition 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the cast is appealing 
Sentiment: positive

Review: feels less the product of loving , well integrated homage and more like a mere excuse for the wan , thinly sketched story 
Sentiment: negative

Review: cuts corners 
Sentiment: negative


Review: for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou never really builds up a head of emotional steam .