Review: a generous , inspiring film that unfolds with grace and humor and gradually 
Sentiment: positive

Review: confuses its message with an ultimate desire to please , and 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the characters are paper thin 
Sentiment: negative

Review: kept much of the plot but jettisoned the stuff that would make this a moving experience for people who have n't read the book 
Sentiment: negative


Review: we hate ( madonna ) within the film 's first five minutes , and she lacks the skill or presence to regain any ground