Review: a compelling yarn , but not quite a ripping one . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: stomps in hobnail boots over natalie babbitt 's gentle , endearing 1975 children 's novel 
Sentiment: negative

Review: first-time director joão pedro rodrigues ' unwillingness to define his hero 's background or motivations 
Sentiment: negative

Review: excruciatingly unfunny 
Sentiment: negative


Review: the overall effect is less like a children 's movie than a recruitment film for future hollywood sellouts .