Review: a funny no-brainer 
Sentiment: positive

Review: one of the most plain , unimaginative romantic comedies i 've ever seen . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a coming-of-age film that avoids the cartoonish clichés and sneering humor of the genre as it provides a fresh view of an old type -- the uncertain girl on the brink of womanhood . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: ludicrous , but director carl franklin adds enough flourishes and freak-outs to make it entertaining . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: torn book jacket