Review: given too much time to consider the looseness of the piece , the picture begins to resemble the shapeless , grasping actors ' workshop that it is . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the blair witch formula for an hour , in which we 're told something creepy and vague is in the works 
Sentiment: negative

Review: two big things are missing -- anything approaching a visceral kick , and anything approaching even a vague reason to sit through it all . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a strong dramatic and emotional pull 
Sentiment: positive


Review: is n't a terrible movie , just a stultifyingly obvious one -- an unrewarding collar for a murder mystery .