Review: like a comedian who starts off promisingly but then proceeds to flop , comedian runs out of steam after a half hour . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: to trivialize the material 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a poignant and wryly amusing film about mothers , daughters and their relationships 
Sentiment: positive

Review: credulous , unassuming , subordinate 
Sentiment: negative


Review: ahead of paint-by-number american blockbusters like pearl harbor , at least