Review: this is one of the rarest kinds of films : a family-oriented non-disney film that is actually funny without hitting below the belt . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: makes an amazing breakthrough in her first starring role and eats up the screen 
Sentiment: positive

Review: nothing too deep or substantial . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: to show for their labor , living harmoniously , joined in song 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the direction has a fluid , no-nonsense authority , and the performances by harris , phifer and cam ` ron seal the deal .