Review: humor , characterization , poignancy , and intelligence 
Sentiment: positive

Review: too weak a recipe 
Sentiment: negative

Review: we want the funk - and this movie 's got it . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: there are n't too many films that can be as simultaneously funny , offbeat and heartwarming ( without a thick shmear of the goo , at least ) , but `` elling '' manages to do all three quite well , making it one of the year 's most enjoyable releases . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: , lawrence sounds whiny and defensive , as if his life-altering experiences made him bitter and less mature .