Review: the locations go from stark desert to gorgeous beaches . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: was utterly charming . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the film becomes an overwhelming pleasure , and you find yourself rooting for gai 's character to avoid the fate that has befallen every other carmen before her . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the parents -- and particularly the fateful fathers -- 
Sentiment: positive


Review: the movie 's relatively simple plot and uncomplicated morality play well with the affable cast .