Review: reeked of a been-there , done-that sameness 
Sentiment: negative

Review: managing to steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb 
Sentiment: positive

Review: building to a laugh riot 
Sentiment: positive

Review: it may scream low budget , but this charmer has a spirit that can not be denied 
Sentiment: positive


Review: or emptying rat traps .