Review: is less compelling than the circumstances of its making 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a creaky `` pretty woman '' retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought 
Sentiment: negative

Review: guaranteed to put a lump in your throat while reaffirming washington as possibly the best actor working in movies today 
Sentiment: positive

Review: could easily mistake it for a sketchy work-in-progress that was inexplicably rushed to the megaplexes before its time . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: too much power , not enough puff .