Review: has all the trappings of an energetic , extreme-sports adventure , but ends up more of a creaky `` pretty woman '' retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: falls flat as a spoof . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: to work as shallow entertainment , not remotely incisive enough to qualify as drama , monsoon 
Sentiment: negative

Review: '' manages to do all three quite well , making it one of the year 's most enjoyable releases 
Sentiment: positive


Review: like a change in ( herzog 's ) personal policy