Review: should stop trying to please his mom 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the young stars are too cute ; the story and ensuing complications are too manipulative ; the message is too blatant ; 
Sentiment: negative

Review: liotta is put in an impossible spot because his character 's deceptions ultimately undo him and the believability of the entire scenario . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: what results is the best performance from either in years . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: enough to give the film the substance it so desperately needs