Review: delightful in the central role 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a huge amount of the credit for the film 's thoroughly winning tone 
Sentiment: positive

Review: ... is less concerned with cultural and political issues than doting on its eccentric characters . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is far more appealing 
Sentiment: positive


Review: its adult themes of familial separation and societal betrayal are head and shoulders above much of the director 's previous popcorn work .