Review: allows a gawky actor like spall -- who could too easily become comic relief in any other film -- to reveal his impressively delicate range . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: chance to revitalize what is and always has been remarkable about clung-to traditions 
Sentiment: positive

Review: good to speak about other than the fact that it is relatively short 
Sentiment: negative

Review: for following up a delightful , well-crafted family film with a computer-generated cold fish 
Sentiment: positive


Review: nothing funny