Review: this is one of the rarest kinds of films : a family-oriented non-disney film that is actually funny without hitting below the belt . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: has a built-in audience , but only among those who are drying out from spring break 
Sentiment: negative

Review: nothing too deep or substantial . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a manipulative feminist empowerment tale thinly posing as a serious drama about spousal abuse . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: the direction has a fluid , no-nonsense authority , and the performances by harris , phifer and cam ` ron seal the deal .