Review: is n't it a bit early in his career for director barry sonnenfeld to do a homage to himself ? 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the efforts of its star , kline , to lend some dignity to a dumb story 
Sentiment: negative

Review: doze off for a few minutes or make several runs to the concession stand and/or restroom and not feel as if he or she has missed anything 
Sentiment: negative

Review: good-naturedly cornball sequel . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: e.t. is carried less by wow factors than by its funny , moving yarn that holds up well after two decades .