Review: sappy dialogue 
Sentiment: negative

Review: or worth rooting against , for that matter 
Sentiment: negative

Review: starts as a tart little lemon drop of a movie 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the gifts of all involved , starting with spielberg and going right through the ranks of the players -- on-camera and off -- that he brings together . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: trouble every day is a plodding mess .