Review: the film does n't end up having much that is fresh to say about growing up catholic or , really , anything . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: works smoothly under the direction of spielberg , who does a convincing impersonation here of a director enjoying himself immensely 
Sentiment: positive

Review: regards reign of fire with awe 
Sentiment: positive

Review: pinnacle 
Sentiment: positive


Review: it should have ditched the artsy pretensions and revelled in the entertaining shallows .