Review: the entire point of a shaggy dog story , of course , is that it goes nowhere , and this is classic nowheresville in every sense 
Sentiment: negative

Review: captivated 
Sentiment: positive

Review: convinced of its own brilliance 
Sentiment: negative

Review: some of the computer animation is handsome , and various amusing sidekicks add much-needed levity to the otherwise bleak tale , but overall the film never rises above mediocrity . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: that it 's impossible to care