Review: problematic characters 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it 's hard to imagine anyone managing to steal a movie not only from charismatic rising star jake gyllenhaal but also from accomplished oscar winners susan sarandon , dustin hoffman and holly hunter , yet newcomer ellen pompeo pulls off the feat with aplomb . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: its cutesy reliance on movie-specific cliches 
Sentiment: negative

Review: 's been responsible for putting together any movies of particular value or merit 
Sentiment: negative


Review: a road-trip drama with too many wrong turns