Review: director lee has a true cinematic knack , 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the darker elements of misogyny and unprovoked violence suffocate the illumination created by the two daughters and the sparse instances of humor meant to shine through the gloomy film noir veil 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the film does n't have enough innovation or pizazz to attract teenagers , and it lacks the novel charm that made spy kids a surprising winner with both adults and younger audiences 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a surprisingly flat retread , hobbled by half-baked setups and sluggish pacing . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: be captivated , as i was , by its moods , and by its subtly transformed star , and