Review: makes good b movies ( the mask , the blob ) 
Sentiment: positive

Review: arliss howard 's ambitious , moving , and adventurous directorial debut 
Sentiment: positive

Review: get bogged down in earnest dramaturgy 
Sentiment: negative

Review: are kinetic enough to engross even the most antsy youngsters 
Sentiment: positive


Review: a formula that worked five years ago but has since lost its fizz