Review: of the most curiously depressing 
Sentiment: negative

Review: director chris columbus takes a hat-in-hand approach to rowling that stifles creativity and allows the film to drag on for nearly three hours . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: and paper-thin supporting characters 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a refreshing change from the usual whoopee-cushion effort aimed at the youth market . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: succeeds due to its rapid-fire delivery and enough inspired levity that it ca n't be dismissed as mindless .