Review: would have saved this film a world of hurt . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it avoids the obvious with humor and lightness 
Sentiment: positive

Review: otherwise drowns in a sea of visual and verbal clichés 
Sentiment: negative

Review: like a great missed opportunity 
Sentiment: negative


Review: needs more impressionistic cinematography and exhilarating point-of-view shots and fewer slow-motion ` grandeur ' shots and quick-cut edits that often detract from the athleticism .