Review: with nutty cliches and far too much dialogue 
Sentiment: negative

Review: gives no quarter to anyone seeking to pull a cohesive story out of its 2 1/2 - hour running time 
Sentiment: negative

Review: because 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: for older fans or a silly , nickelodeon-esque kiddie flick 
Sentiment: negative


Review: wise and powerful tale