Review: acknowledges upfront that the plot makes no sense , such that the lack of linearity is the point of emotional and moral departure for protagonist alice 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ( denis ) accomplishes in his chilling , unnerving film 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the tedium 
Sentiment: negative

Review: distances you by throwing out so many red herrings , so many false scares , that the genuine ones barely register 
Sentiment: negative


Review: first-time director joão pedro rodrigues ' unwillingness to define his hero 's background or motivations becomes more and more frustrating as the film goes on .