Review: evelyn may be based on a true and historically significant story , but the filmmakers have made every effort to disguise it as an unimaginative screenwriter 's invention 
Sentiment: negative

Review: one ca n't deny its seriousness and quality . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: white-knuckled and unable to look away 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is a sea of constant smiles and frequent laughter 
Sentiment: positive


Review: too often , the viewer is n't reacting to humor so much as they are wincing back in repugnance .