Review: farce 
Sentiment: negative

Review: hackneyed , threadbare comic setups 
Sentiment: negative

Review: like a soft drink that 's been sitting open too long : it 's too much syrup and not enough fizz . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is one of two things : unadulterated thrills or genuine laughs . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: of self-congratulation between actor and director