Review: to keep it from being maudlin 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the quirky and recessive charms of co-stars martin donovan and mary-louise parker help overcome the problematic script . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: you may be surprised at the variety of tones in spielberg 's work . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , characterization , poignancy , and intelligence 
Sentiment: positive


Review: takes a really long , slow and dreary time to dope out what tuck everlasting is about .