Review: it 's as if solondz had two ideas for two movies , could n't really figure out how to flesh either out , 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a negligible work of manipulation , an exploitation piece doing its usual worst to guilt-trip parents 
Sentiment: negative

Review: hefty thematic material 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , the film becomes predictably conventional . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: an intriguing look at the french film industry during the german occupation ; its most delightful moments come when various characters express their quirky inner selves .