Review: earnest and heartfelt but undernourished and plodding . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a space station in the year 2455 can be crossed off the list of ideas for the inevitable future sequels ( hey , do n't shoot the messenger ) 
Sentiment: negative

Review: to her inventive director 
Sentiment: positive

Review: smartly written 
Sentiment: positive


Review: it 's played in the most straight-faced fashion , with little humor to lighten things up .