Review: that recalls the classics of early italian neorealism 
Sentiment: positive

Review: in the work of the director , frank novak , that keeps the film grounded in an undeniable social realism 
Sentiment: positive

Review: both hugely entertaining and uplifting 
Sentiment: positive

Review: feels like a cold old man going through the motions . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: i 'm sure there 's a teenage boy out there somewhere who 's dying for this kind of entertainment .