Review: ... one of the most entertaining monster movies in ages ... 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is n't it a bit early in his career for director barry sonnenfeld to do a homage to himself ? 
Sentiment: negative

Review: creates a drama with such a well-defined sense of place and age -- as in , 15 years old -- 
Sentiment: positive

Review: his art , which is more than he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival 
Sentiment: positive


Review: this is a dark , gritty , sometimes funny little gem .