Review: 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: is heartfelt and achingly real . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: by the movie 's sophomoric blend of shenanigans and slapstick 
Sentiment: negative

Review: of this bittersweet , uncommonly sincere movie that portrays the frank humanity of ... emotional recovery 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the spectacle