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: ( a ) smarter and much funnier version of the old police academy flicks . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: you 'd want to watch if you only had a week to live 
Sentiment: positive


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