Review: by forcing the star to play second fiddle to the dull effects that allow the suit to come to life 
Sentiment: negative

Review: never finds its tone and several scenes run too long . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is felt ; not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or ` the hills have eyes , ' but the sad schlock merchant of ` deadly friend . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: coming from a director beginning to resemble someone 's crazy french grandfather 
Sentiment: negative


Review: delivers a monologue that manages to incorporate both the horror and the absurdity of the situation in a well-balanced fashion