Review: one of those films that started with a great premise and then just fell apart 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the intensity with which he 's willing to express his convictions 
Sentiment: positive

Review: with brutal honesty and respect for its audience 
Sentiment: positive

Review: because its flabbergasting principals , 14-year-old robert macnaughton , 6-year-old drew barrymore and 10-year-old henry thomas , convince us of the existence of the wise , wizened visitor from a faraway planet 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the charm of the first movie is still there