Review: wasting 
Sentiment: negative

Review: of film about growing up that we do n't see often enough these days 
Sentiment: positive

Review: ultimately the story compels 
Sentiment: positive

Review: with daring and verve 
Sentiment: positive


Review: would be a lot better if it pared down its plots and characters to a few rather than dozens ... or if it were subtler ... or if it had a sense of humor .