Review: notwithstanding my problem with the movie 's final half hour , i 'm going to recommend secretary , based on the wonderful acting clinic put on by spader and gyllenhaal , and also the unique way shainberg goes about telling what at heart is a sweet little girl 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the plot 's contrivances are uncomfortably strained . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: does n't figure in the present hollywood program 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is well below expectations . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: putters along looking for astute observations and coming up blank