Review: boredom never takes hold . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: particularly memorable effect 
Sentiment: positive

Review: brilliant performances 
Sentiment: positive

Review: some of the computer animation is handsome , and various amusing sidekicks add much-needed levity to the otherwise bleak tale , but overall the film never rises above mediocrity . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: in recompense : a few early laughs scattered around a plot