Review: appalling , shamelessly manipulative and contrived , and totally lacking in conviction 
Sentiment: negative

Review: with minimal imagination 
Sentiment: negative

Review: despite its shortcomings , girls ca n't swim represents an engaging and intimate first feature by a talented director to watch , and it 's a worthy entry in the french coming-of-age genre . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: tedious norwegian offering which somehow snagged an oscar nomination 
Sentiment: negative


Review: an ease in front of the camera