Review: it actually improves upon the original hit movie 
Sentiment: positive

Review: offers an intriguing what-if premise . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: female empowerment 
Sentiment: positive

Review: you might want to take a reality check before you pay the full ticket price to see `` simone , '' and consider a dvd rental instead . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: it 's a big idea , but the film itself is small and shriveled