Review: memorable and resourceful performances 
Sentiment: positive

Review: there 's no conversion effort , much of the writing is genuinely witty and 
Sentiment: positive

Review: astonishing is n't the word -- 
Sentiment: positive

Review: aimless for much of its running time , until late in the film when a tidal wave of plot arrives 
Sentiment: negative


Review: , ghost ship is pretty landbound , with its leaden acting , dull exposition and telegraphed ` surprises . '