Review: the performances are so overstated , the effect comes off as self-parody . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: to modernize it with encomia to diversity and tolerance 
Sentiment: negative

Review: from the tv movie-esque , affected child acting to the dullest irish pub scenes ever filmed 
Sentiment: negative

Review: makes the film seem like something to endure instead of enjoy 
Sentiment: negative


Review: plays it straight , turning leys ' fable into a listless climb down the social ladder