Review: retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought 
Sentiment: negative

Review: which will please eastwood 's loyal fans -- and suits the story , wherein our hero must ride roughshod over incompetent cops to get his man 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the screenplay by james eric , james horton and director peter o'fallon ... is so pat it makes your teeth hurt . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: our culture is headed down the toilet with the ferocity of a frozen burrito after an all-night tequila bender -- and i know this because i 've seen ` jackass : the movie . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: propelled by the acting