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

Review: i have a confession to make : i did n't particularly like e.t. the first time i saw it as a young boy 
Sentiment: negative

Review: director nancy savoca 's no-frills record of a show forged in still-raw emotions 
Sentiment: positive

Review: that breaks your heart 
Sentiment: negative


Review: made up for its rather slow beginning