Wit, candor and sentimentality give his images poignancy. The lightness of narrative style disguises an undercurrent of poignancy. Critics praised its melody but were divided into thematic aspects such as poignancy and accuracy. "Its poignancy is undeniable," wrote journalist Joe Shooman. He found "moments of startling poignancy" in the last two-thirds of the film. Susan Sontag has also commended Kincaid's writing for its "emotional truthfulness," poignancy, and complexity. The poignancy of the combination of lyric and voice was stunning. In the grave, great slow movement, she played with restraint and poignancy. These photographs were immediately acclaimed for their unique poignancy and beauty. Yet the point and the poignancy of the show is to depict a 'real-life' family. An article in "Wired" emphasised the poignancy of the discussion. Harley also complimented the poignancy of Bella's final scene. Watch the poignancy of the scene when she meets her boyfriend's family. Lee was surprised by the episode's poignancy, while Mellor wrote that it is "genuinely moving". Alia was made to sing to add more poignancy to the scene.