Review: too often strains 
Sentiment: negative

Review: impossible to claim that it is `` based on a true story 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it 's a smart , funny look at an arcane area of popular culture , and if it is n't entirely persuasive , it does give exposure to some talented performers 
Sentiment: positive

Review: of boring talking heads , etc . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: ` juvenile delinquent ' paperbacks