Review: the dramatic scenes are frequently unintentionally funny , and the action sequences -- clearly the main event -- are surprisingly uninvolving 
Sentiment: negative

Review: an infinitely wittier version of the home alone formula . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: forgotten 10 minutes after the last trombone 
Sentiment: negative

Review: repetitive arguments , schemes and treachery 
Sentiment: negative


Review: the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it never loses touch with the reality of the grim situation .