Review: has done his homework and 
Sentiment: positive

Review: potentially just as rewarding 
Sentiment: positive

Review: a superfluous sequel ... plagued by that old familiar feeling of ` let 's get this thing over with ' : everyone has shown up at the appointed time and place , but visible enthusiasm is mighty hard to find . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a lovely film for the holiday season 
Sentiment: positive


Review: ... a hollow joke told by a cinematic gymnast having too much fun embellishing the misanthropic tale to actually engage it .