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: an indispensable peek at the art and the agony of making people laugh . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: fails to provoke them 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is unconvincing 
Sentiment: negative


Review: it thumbs down due to the endlessly repetitive scenes of embarrassment