Review: proves himself a deft pace master and stylist . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: you care about the characters 
Sentiment: positive

Review: dry of humor , verve and fun 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is raised a few notches above kiddie fantasy pablum by allen 's astringent wit . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: sticky sweet sentimentality , clumsy plotting and a rosily myopic view of life in the wwii-era mississippi delta undermine this adaptation .