Review: much of the action takes place 
Sentiment: positive

Review: this is the kind of subject matter that could so easily have been fumbled by a lesser filmmaker , but ayres makes the right choices at every turn . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: finally succeeds in diminishing his stature from oscar-winning master to lowly studio hack . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the vital comic ingredient of the hilarious writer-director himself 
Sentiment: positive


Review: charming and funny