Review: of those comedies that just seem like a bad idea from frame one 
Sentiment: negative

Review: hanging 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a life-affirming message 
Sentiment: positive

Review: gooding and coburn are both oscar winners , a fact which , as you watch them clumsily mugging their way through snow dogs , seems inconceivable . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: while the performances are often engaging