Review: the quirky and recessive charms of co-stars martin donovan and mary-louise parker help overcome the problematic script . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: acknowledges upfront that the plot makes no sense , 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it is n't that funny 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the extensive use of stock footage 
Sentiment: negative


Review: while centered on the life experiences of a particular theatrical family , this marvelous documentary touches -- ever so gracefully -- on the entire history of the yiddish theater , both in america and israel .