Review: see her esther blossom as an actress 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the film ascends to a kinetic life so teeming that even cranky adults may rediscover the quivering kid inside . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: excited that it has n't gone straight to video 
Sentiment: positive

Review: strives to be more , but does n't quite get there . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: marks an encouraging new direction for la salle .