Review: twists to make the formula feel fresh . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: also taps into the primal fears of young people trying to cope with the mysterious and brutal nature of adults 
Sentiment: positive

Review: director shekhar kapur and screenwriters michael schiffer and hossein amini have tried hard to modernize and reconceptualize things , but the barriers finally prove to be too great 
Sentiment: negative

Review: bless crudup 
Sentiment: positive


Review: and if you appreciate the one-sided theme to lawrence 's over-indulgent tirade , then knock yourself out and enjoy the big screen postcard that is a self-glorified martin lawrence lovefest .