Review: eight legged freaks falls flat as a spoof . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: this remains a film about something , one that attempts and often achieves a level of connection and concern . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: this long-on-the-shelf , point-and-shoot exercise in gimmicky crime drama 
Sentiment: negative

Review: begin to long for the end credits as the desert does for rain 
Sentiment: negative


Review: birthday girl walks a tricky tightrope between being wickedly funny and just plain wicked .