Review: mark it takes an abrupt turn into glucose sentimentality and laughable contrivance 
Sentiment: negative

Review: in boredom 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a delightful lark for history buffs 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is about as humorous as watching your favorite pet get buried alive 
Sentiment: negative


Review: with nary a glimmer of self-knowledge , ( crane ) becomes more specimen than character --