Review: , the film works - mostly due to its superior cast of characters . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , you 'd better have a good alternative 
Sentiment: negative

Review: , the movie contains no wit , only labored gags . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a movie more to be prescribed than recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room , complete with soothing muzak and a cushion of predictable narrative rhythms . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: receiving war department telegrams