Review: preserving a sense of mystery 
Sentiment: positive

Review: lacking substance and soul , crossroads comes up shorter than britney 's cutoffs . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: permitting its characters more than two obvious dimensions and repeatedly placing them in contrived , well-worn situations 
Sentiment: negative

Review: times when the film 's reach exceeds its grasp 
Sentiment: negative


Review: proves that a nightmare is a wish a studio 's wallet makes .