question: Sentence from a movie review: like a mere excuse for the wan , thinly sketched story

answer: negative

question: Sentence from a movie review: involved , starting with spielberg and going right through the ranks of the players -- on-camera and off -- that he brings together .

answer: positive

question: Sentence from a movie review: very welcome

answer: positive

question: Sentence from a movie review: ( caine ) proves once again he has n't lost his touch , bringing off a superb performance in an admittedly middling film .

answer:
positive