Review: unfortunately , the experience of actually watching the movie is less compelling than the circumstances of its making . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: talkiness is n't necessarily bad , but the dialogue frequently misses the mark 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the dimming of a certain ambition 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it 's the type of film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days : realistic , urgent , and not sugarcoated in the least . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: ride around a pretty tattered old carousel .