Review: picture that at the very least has a spark of life to it -- more than you can say for plenty of movies that flow through the hollywood pipeline without a hitch . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: it 's hard to imagine anyone managing to steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: makes for one of the most purely enjoyable and satisfying evenings at the movies i 've had in a while 
Sentiment: positive

Review: would do better elsewhere . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: a successful adaptation and