Review: is one of the rare directors who feels acting is the heart and soul of cinema . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: to be prescribed than recommended -- as visually bland as a dentist 's waiting room , complete with soothing muzak and a cushion of predictable narrative rhythms 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is ) the comedy equivalent of saddam hussein , and i 'm just about ready to go to the u.n. and ask permission for a preemptive strike 
Sentiment: negative

Review: clueless 
Sentiment: negative


Review: more of the ` laughing at ' variety than the ` laughing with