Review: it is n't entirely persuasive 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a grating , emaciated flick . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: perversely undercuts the joie de vivre even as he creates it , giving the movie a mournful undercurrent that places the good-time shenanigans in welcome perspective . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: standoffish to everyone else 
Sentiment: negative


Review: near-fatal mistake