Review: proves tiresome , with the surface histrionics failing to compensate for the paper-thin characterizations and facile situations 
Sentiment: negative

Review: of film that leaves you scratching your head in amazement over the fact that so many talented people could participate in such an ill-advised and poorly 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it drowns in sap . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: you 've got to admire ... the intensity with which he 's willing to express his convictions 
Sentiment: positive


Review: pat storylines