Review: although fairly involving as far as it goes 
Sentiment: positive

Review: been , pardon the pun , sucked out and replaced by goth goofiness 
Sentiment: negative

Review: contrived , unmotivated , 
Sentiment: negative

Review: 's so downbeat and nearly humorless 
Sentiment: negative


Review: it 's crafty , energetic and smart -- the kid is sort of like a fourteen-year old ferris bueller .