Review: some of the visual flourishes are a little too obvious , but restrained and subtle storytelling 
Sentiment: positive

Review: deteriorates into a terribly obvious melodrama and rough-hewn vanity project for lead actress andie macdowell . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: tv sitcom material 
Sentiment: negative

Review: certainly wo n't be remembered as one of ( witherspoon 's ) better films . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: lots of hollywood fluff