Review: shrewd , powerful act 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the film boasts at least a few good ideas and features some decent performances , but the result is disappointing . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: be engaging 
Sentiment: positive

Review: in the spirit of the season , i assign one bright shining star to roberto benigni 's pinocchio -- but i guarantee that no wise men will be following after it . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: screams out ` amateur ' in almost every frame