Review: is a very good viewing alternative for young women . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the young stars are too cute ; the story and ensuing complications are too manipulative ; the message is too blatant ; 
Sentiment: negative

Review: , the movie is rather choppy . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it 's as if solondz had two ideas for two movies , could n't really figure out how to flesh either out , 
Sentiment: negative


Review: may rate as the most magical and most fun family fare of this or any recent holiday season .