Review: readily dismissed as the tiresome rant of an aging filmmaker still thumbing his nose at convention 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a fresh-faced , big-hearted and frequently funny thrill ride for the kiddies , with enough eye candy and cheeky wit to keep parents away from the concession stand . ' 
Sentiment: positive

Review: detention 
Sentiment: negative

Review: be relegated to a dark video store corner 
Sentiment: negative


Review: anchored by friel and williams 's exceptional performances , the film 's power lies in its complexity .