Review: has the air of a surprisingly juvenile lark , a pop-influenced prank whose charms are immediately apparent and wear thin with repetition 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the cast is appealing 
Sentiment: positive

Review: draws its considerable power 
Sentiment: positive

Review: upsetting and thought-provoking 
Sentiment: positive


Review: for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou never really builds up a head of emotional steam .