Review: does n't offer much in terms of plot or acting . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is losing his touch 
Sentiment: negative

Review: hooting it 's praises 
Sentiment: positive

Review: ms. shreve 's novel proved too difficult a text to ` lick , ' despite the efforts of a first-rate cast . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: that is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days on three 's company