Sentences with phrase «acquired taste»

Let's just say it's an acquired taste and we hope we never acquire the taste.

Qualitatively, the Porsche Communication Management system is very decent, if an acquired taste.

The continuously variable transmission (CVT) attached to the 2.0 T in FWD applications remains an acquired taste: functional and calibrated for good fuel efficiency but not the stuff of enthusiasts» dreams.

The continuously variable transmission (CVT) attached to the 2.0 in FWD applications remains an acquired taste: functional and calibrated for good fuel efficiency but not the stuff of enthusiasts» dreams.

At worst, it was an ungainly mutant; at best, an acquired taste.

All those things and more — Mercedes» latest Maybach concept is definitely an acquired taste.

Though the model was sold globally, it was always more popular in Europe than the U.S., where its unconventional technology and design were an acquired taste.

Design > An acquired taste, but fits in well with the wider DS range and in the right colour and trim combinations, has just the right boutique vibe.

Rival products may also be an acquired taste - we're thinking of the Toyota C - HR here - but at least designers at other firms have freedom to not base their cars on the design of a city car from 1959...

Mansory has brought its obligatory band of overwrought models to Geneva — they're certainly an acquired taste.

The Elan's wedgy styling as long been an acquired taste but there's some visual interest here with the British Racing Green paint scheme and an oh - so - Lotus yellow stripe down the centreline of the car, while the cabin is more modern than those early MX - 5s and far more cossetting than that of the Elise that replaced the Elan in 1996.

While undoubtedly an acquired taste (and staggeringly expensive at # 249,990), it's an impressive display of craftsmanship - and illustrative of the lengths firms like Overfinch now have to go to to differentiate their products from the extensive personalisation options now offered as standard on many vehicles.

The Nismo GT - R won't appeal to all — its styling is an acquired taste, and many will consider it brash and lacking the style of an Aston Martin V12 Vantage S and the polish of the 911 Turbo.

About the only demerit anyone issued was for the Lexus haptic touchpad and controller setup, which, like the grille, is an acquired taste.

An acquired taste on its own, before you even consider the red, white and blue interior treatment.

«It's an acquired taste,» said Nina Rees, C.E.O. of National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, a Washington D.C. - based charter advocacy group.

Solondz is an acquired taste, but at least he's consistent.

Jim Jarmusch's films are a definite acquired taste, speaking volumes to a small, but very loyal following of fans, while seeming too surreally quirky to most everyone else.

Filmmaker John Boorman is an acquired taste, much like his fellow Brit Ken Russell.

More than just a known commodity, the films of Noah Baumbach (Kicking and Screaming, The Squid and the Whale, Margot at the Wedding, and now, Greenberg) are an acquired taste.

topics as off - limits, and as a self - described «equal - opportunity offender,» she is as much an acquired taste as caviar.

While Cash's music is more of an acquired taste, even for country fans, there's no doubt that a newfound respect for the man and his music will accompany the sure accolades the films will receive come award season.

Lightened by humorous moments (although not always intentionally), MirrorMask may be like an acquired taste — something that improves with reflection and repeated exposure.

I'm an acquired taste.

Some of the finer things in life are an acquired taste.

Nintendo were the only ones able to bring more than one or two meaningful announcements, but they're an acquired taste and for the core gamers on PlayStation and Xbox, it could easily be seen as a boring E3.

Like Wes Anderson's other work, this is something of an acquired taste, but one that I find gets better with each viewing.

It would be fair to say that the comedy of Nick Swardson is an acquired taste, as anyone who's seen his films, including «Grandma's Boy» and «Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star,» or his TV series, «Nick Swardson's Pretend Time,» can tell you.

Of course, the Mystery Dungeon formula is an acquired taste but if you're a fan of the genre or Dragon Quest in general then I highly recommend unearthing a copy of this buried treasure.

«Annihilation» will be an acquired taste, and it should start some conversations.

It's certainly an acquired taste, but the water tastes pretty good here.

They're an acquired taste, to be sure, but the more safe, conventional cinema you see, the easier it is to admire the bold quirks and chances taken.

Despite the love they receive from most cineastes, Westerns are an acquired taste.

French acting royalty including Juliette Binoche gamely play up, but the theatrics are an acquired taste.

Rob Zombie, perhaps the definition of a cinematic acquired taste, after trying to branch out of... Read More

How long could Ryan Reynolds and company keep pushing their approach of self - aware digs and gags before it grates and becomes an acquired taste?

But don't let that dissuade you from jumping into the fun, even though it could be considered an acquired taste.

To say that the films of Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao Hsien are an acquired taste is something of an understatement, but the director of A City of Sadness, Millennium Mambo and Café Lumière achieved something of a mainstream breakthrough this year with his immaculate wuxia drama The Assassin.

He is correct: uni is absolutely an acquired taste that I have yet to acquire, but I digress.

It's a very dark and very darkly funny piece of art that is probably the definition of an acquired taste.

The 11 - foot CGI Hulk may look a little cartoonish, the addition of rabid Hulk dogs is downright lame, and the use of comic book panel editing is an acquired taste, but it still looks and feels like a superhero movie, even if it didn't turn out exactly the way we wanted it to.

Written and directed by Joe Swanberg, «Drinking Buddies» is an acquired taste because it immerses feelings and intentions in the mundane while still attempting to say something about the dynamics of romantic relationships.

There are, of course, some heavy - handed touches that don't quite work; Galifianakis is an acquired taste; and the very final scene may strike some viewers as self - referential to a fault (in fact, cynics might find it tragic, distasteful and humiliating), but The Hangover Part II acquits itself with truly surprising vivacity to an all - but - impossible task.

Costa is an acquired taste and while I respect the artist and his vision, I'm not enthralled by his films.

Rivette is clearly an acquired taste.

Miss Piggy and Amy Adams were cute, but Jason Segel is an acquired taste, I guess.

The show's acquired taste — its largely deadpan humor confused audiences during its 2003 — 2006 run — was a perfect outlet for Michael Cera's own quirky sense of comedic delivery.

Only God Forgives is definitely an acquired taste, and I understand why so many people didn't care for it.

By the very nature of how we approached this list (mentioned in that intro you might not have read), the laugh riot ensues immediately, the humor being less «acquired taste» and more «in your face.»

Nicole (Tiio Horn) is a sympathetic roommate, while her friend Eliza (C.C. Sheffield) is an «acquired taste.»