Review: is derivative 
Sentiment: negative

Review: rather than real figures , elling and kjell bjarne become symbolic characters whose actions are supposed to relate something about the naïf 's encounter with the world . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: with a tighter editorial process and firmer direction this material could work , especially since the actresses in the lead roles are all more than competent , but as is , personal velocity seems to be idling in neutral 
Sentiment: negative

Review: odd enjoyably chewy lump 
Sentiment: positive


Review: gives it a sturdiness and solidity that we 've long associated with washington