schmaltzy

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It's schmaltzy, sure, but the song is kind of schmaltzy so I can excuse it.

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  • Consensus: Derivative and schmaltzy, Nicholas Sparks '
  • More from Krrish is overlong, schmaltzy, wholly derivative and sprinkled with underwhelming song-and-dance numbers. —  GreenCine Daily
  • It starts a bit schmaltzy (well, a lot schmaltzy), but stick with it. —  GreenCine Daily
  • It's schmaltzy, sure, but the song is kind of schmaltzy so I can excuse it. —  TV Squad
  • Not in a schmaltzy, cheesy Valentine's Day kind of way. —  blogchelsea
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