Review: compared to the usual , more somber festival entries , davis ' highly personal brand of romantic comedy is a tart , smart breath of fresh air 
Sentiment: positive

Review: this sensitive , smart , savvy , compelling coming-of-age drama delves into the passive-aggressive psychology of co-dependence and the struggle for self-esteem . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: 's no excuse for following up a delightful , well-crafted family film with a computer-generated cold fish 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a vivid , spicy footnote to history , and a movie that grips and holds you in rapt attention from 
Sentiment: positive


Review: recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room