Review: like a term paper 
Sentiment: negative

Review: `` white oleander , '' the movie , is akin to a reader 's digest condensed version of the source material . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: feels like a hazy high that takes too long to shake 
Sentiment: negative

Review: its hawaiian setting , the science-fiction trimmings and some moments of rowdy slapstick 
Sentiment: positive


Review: draws its considerable power from simplicity .