Review: its simplicity puts an exclamation point on the fact that this is n't something to be taken seriously 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ( l ) ame and unnecessary . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: that allows him to churn out one mediocre movie after another 
Sentiment: negative

Review: so beautifully acted and directed , it 's clear that washington most certainly has a new career ahead of him if he so chooses . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: it 's hampered by a lifetime-channel kind of plot and a lead actress who is out of her depth .