Review: has lost some of the dramatic conviction that underlies the best of comedies ... 
Sentiment: negative

Review: it drowns in sap . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: you 're desperate for the evening to end . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: more of a creaky `` pretty woman '' retread , with the emphasis on self-empowering schmaltz and big-wave surfing that gives pic its title an afterthought 
Sentiment: negative


Review: it jumps around with little logic or continuity , presenting backstage bytes of information that never amount to a satisfying complete picture of this particular , anciently demanding métier .