Review: ultimately this is a frustrating patchwork : an uneasy marriage of louis begley 's source novel ( about schmidt ) and an old payne screenplay . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: parents beware ; 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a refreshing change from the usual whoopee-cushion effort 
Sentiment: positive

Review: 's fun , wispy , wise and surprisingly inoffensive for a film about a teen in love with his stepmom 
Sentiment: positive


Review: gets too cloying thanks to the actors ' perfect comic timing and sweet , genuine chemistry .