Review: imagine kevin smith , the blasphemous bad boy of suburban jersey , if he were stripped of most of his budget and all of his sense of humor . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: that even slightly wised-up kids would quickly change the channel 
Sentiment: negative

Review: this well-meaning , beautifully produced film 
Sentiment: positive

Review: where this was lazy but enjoyable , a formula comedy redeemed by its stars , that is even lazier and far less enjoyable . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: director charles stone iii applies more detail to the film 's music than to the story line ;