Review: a charming , banter-filled comedy ... 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is supremely unfunny and unentertaining 
Sentiment: negative

Review: nary an original idea ( or role , or edit , or score , or anything , really ) in sight 
Sentiment: negative

Review: that if the filmmakers just follow the books 
Sentiment: negative


Review: can only point the way -- but thank goodness for this signpost .