I liked the movie for its cinematography, acting, and levity.
I agree that it was too long at times but I think this was an editing error and did not take away from the piece as a whole.
I think that many of the negative reviews wanted to be fed McDonalds instead of a complex dinner with connected corses. Speculating further I bet good $$$ that many one star reviews were from people addicted to short video clips as a main form of entertainment.
There is so much garbage out there today that people have a hard time recognizing a movie that tried to be more than just a movie labeled horror or thriller.
I am very glad people are still trying to make film and not trash movies that will eventually be AI generated.