Review: it 's bedeviled by labored writing and slack direction . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: bean drops the ball too many times 
Sentiment: negative

Review: may , lawrence unleashes his trademark misogyny -- er , comedy -- like a human volcano or an overflowing septic tank , take your pick 
Sentiment: negative

Review: consistently funny , in an irresistible junior-high way , and consistently free 
Sentiment: positive


Review: is almost completely lacking in suspense , surprise and consistent emotional conviction