Review: presents a side of contemporary chinese life that many outsiders will be surprised to know exists , and does so with an artistry that also smacks of revelation . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , silly and monotonous 
Sentiment: negative

Review: i 've seen some bad singer-turned actors , but lil bow wow takes the cake . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: i 'm not a fan of the phrase ` life affirming ' because it usually means ` schmaltzy , ' 
Sentiment: negative


Review: viewed as pure composition and form --