Review: tongue-in-cheek preposterousness has always been part of for the most part wilde 's droll whimsy helps `` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses and parker 's creative interference ... 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the actors ' perfect comic timing 
Sentiment: positive

Review: mainstream audiences will find little of interest in this film , which is often preachy and poorly acted . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: tradition and warmth 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the director 's talent