Review: but ... in trying to capture the novel 's deeper intimate resonances , the film has -- ironically - distanced us from the characters . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: absolutely and completely ridiculous 
Sentiment: negative

Review: an idea buried somewhere inside its fabric , but never clearly seen or felt 
Sentiment: negative

Review: picture that at the very least has a spark of life to it -- more than you can say for plenty of movies that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: often very funny collegiate gross-out comedy