Review: a charming but slight comedy . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: director chris columbus takes a hat-in-hand approach to rowling that stifles creativity and allows the film to drag on for nearly three hours . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: an elegant visual sense 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a refreshing change from the usual whoopee-cushion effort aimed at the youth market . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: succeeds due to its rapid-fire delivery and enough inspired levity that it ca n't be dismissed as mindless .