Review: a compelling yarn , but not quite a ripping one . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: stomps in hobnail boots over natalie babbitt 's gentle , endearing 1975 children 's novel 
Sentiment: negative

Review: very good acting 
Sentiment: positive

Review: got to me 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the overall effect is less like a children 's movie than a recruitment film for future hollywood sellouts .