Review: piccoli 's performance is amazing , yes , but the symbols of loss and denial and life-at-arm 's - length in the film seem irritatingly transparent . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: emotional blandness 
Sentiment: negative

Review: lacking in imagination and authentic christmas spirit 
Sentiment: negative

Review: an old-fashioned scary movie , one that relies on lingering terror punctuated by sudden shocks and not constant bloodshed 
Sentiment: positive


Review: an infectious cultural fable with a tasty balance of family drama and frenetic comedy .