Review: , the rest of the cast comes across as stick figures reading lines from a teleprompter . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: those prone to indignation need not apply ; 
Sentiment: negative

Review: big laughs 
Sentiment: positive

Review: has more in common with a fireworks display than a movie , which normally is expected to have characters and a storyline . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: is ultimately what makes shanghai ghetto move beyond a good , dry , reliable textbook and what allows it to rank with its worthy predecessors .