Review: memorable and resourceful performances 
Sentiment: positive

Review: that should be punishable by chainsaw 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the film sounds like the stuff of lurid melodrama , but 
Sentiment: negative

Review: aimless for much of its running time , until late in the film when a tidal wave of plot arrives 
Sentiment: negative


Review: , ghost ship is pretty landbound , with its leaden acting , dull exposition and telegraphed ` surprises . '