Review: pseudo-philosophic 
Sentiment: negative

Review: and it 's a lousy one at that . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: all the scenic appeal of a cesspool 
Sentiment: negative

Review: flat-out amusing , sometimes endearing and often fabulous , with a solid cast , noteworthy characters , delicious dialogue and a wide supply of effective sight gags 
Sentiment: positive


Review: director charles stone iii applies more detail to the film 's music than to the story line ; what 's best about drumline is its energy .