Review: the story is lacking any real emotional impact , and the plot is both contrived and cliched 
Sentiment: negative

Review: plodding , poorly written , murky and weakly acted , the picture feels as if everyone making it lost their movie mojo . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: 's the perfect star vehicle for grant , allowing him to finally move away from his usual bumbling , tongue-tied screen persona . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: an unsuccessful attempt 
Sentiment: negative


Review: has so many flaws it would be easy for critics to shred it .