Review: despite its promising cast of characters , big trouble remains a loosely tied series of vignettes which only prove that ` zany ' does n't necessarily mean ` funny . ' 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the fact that it is n't very good is almost beside the point . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: impressive 
Sentiment: positive

Review: ms. shreve 's novel proved too difficult a text to ` lick , ' despite the efforts of a first-rate cast . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: accessible and