Review: its flabbergasting principals , 14-year-old robert macnaughton , 6-year-old drew barrymore and 10-year-old henry thomas , convince us of the existence of the wise , wizened visitor from a faraway planet 
Sentiment: positive

Review: artsy and often pointless 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a different and emotionally reserved type of survival story 
Sentiment: positive

Review: insurance 
Sentiment: positive


Review: plus the script by working girl scribe kevin wade is workmanlike in the extreme .