Review: more in common with a fireworks display than a movie , which normally is expected to have characters and a storyline 
Sentiment: negative

Review: feels contrived , as if the filmmakers were worried the story would n't work without all those gimmicks . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the precious trappings of most romantic comedies , infusing into the story 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , straining to get by on humor that is not even as daring as john ritter 's glory days on three 's company . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: like edward norton in american history x , ryan gosling ( murder by numbers ) delivers a magnetic performance .