Review: take center screen , so that the human story is pushed to one side 
Sentiment: negative

Review: , it 'll probably be in video stores by christmas , and it might just be better suited to a night in the living room than a night at the movies . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: distracts 
Sentiment: negative

Review: would be an unendurable viewing experience for this ultra-provincial new yorker if 26-year-old reese witherspoon were not on hand to inject her pure fantasy character , melanie carmichael , with a massive infusion of old-fashioned hollywood magic . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: nevertheless , it still seems endless .