Review: portrays young brendan with his usual intelligence and subtlety 
Sentiment: positive

Review: steven shainberg 's adaptation 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the astonishingly pivotal role of imagination in the soulful development of two rowdy teenagers 
Sentiment: positive

Review: ... a sour little movie at its core ; an exploration of the emptiness that underlay the relentless gaiety of the 1920 's ... 
Sentiment: negative


Review: should be expected from any movie with a `` 2 '' at the end of its title .