Sentences with phrase «as unlikable»

The first time the cases were tried, defense counsel were highly effective at showing the father as an unlikable, arrogant, difficult, powerful, and abusive man whom the brothers feared.

To be blunt they may see you as an unlikable foreigner with a funny accent who has an air of arrogance about him.

Perhaps your character, needing to learn and change, starts out as unlikable.

The main character of Ari (Alex Dimitriades) is about as unlikable as one can get: lazy and selfish, he spends his days and nights indulging in drugs and reckless, anonymous sex when not arguing with his strict (and completely oblivious) Greek parents and anyone else who dare cross him.

As unlikable as he can be, you don't want bad things to happen to Keith, so his impulses toward retaliating against the thug who grandstands against him are dismaying.

As Trent, he plays the character as much as an unlikable, unsympathetic jerk without feeling like any less of a human being.

Franco plays Wiseau as an unlikable dolt who shouldn't be liked or applauded for his efforts.

For a character as unlikable as he is, Folsgaard has shaped a troubled and naïve figure, overwhelmed by his surroundings and never knows quite how to think for himself.

She is about as unlikable and unsympathetic as you can get, unless you consider Mr. Kingsley's cold, calculated style equally unsympathetic.

Massachusetts Democrats recently launched a campaign painting Republican U.S. Senator Scott Brown as anti-Fenway Park, in an effort to help challenger Elizabeth Warren capture suburban voters and win over an electorate that sees her as an unlikable liberal outsider.

Skurge spends much of «Thor: Ragnarok» as an unlikable coward, but he attempts to redeem himself in the end by betraying Hela... who then launches a sword through his chest.

Not exact matches

If the teller of a story comes off as not being genuine, as incompetent, or as just an «unlikable» person, it can have an averse effect on the story itself.

Bay's war film uses Pearl Harbor as a catalyst for a self - indulgent love triangle involving self - indulgent, unlikable characters.

Miranda's post is wonderfully entertaining, comprehensive and infused with the conflicting emotions whether we'd find as much joy in a winning team and unlikable broadcast partners.

While Brown may not appear popular in opinion polls, we only need look at opinion polls in France to see that a leader (Sarkozy) can be unlikable but still perceived as strong and effective.

Everywhere else he is regarded negatively, being seen as concerned only for himself and his party, being uncaring, untrustworthy, unlikable and unable to unite the nation.

«When a teenager has distorted self - perception, such as perceiving themselves as being unlikable or unlovable, or having significant body image issues,» — which can catalyze social anxiety — «CBT can be used to address these distorted beliefs,» Mennesson says.

It's basically a top pick for most healthy eaters, as it will fill you up good without forcing yourself to eat something unlikable.

Obiviously Project Soul doesn't want to tackle a modern «Weapon Master» mode, the campaign is shallow as always (and cast with a bunch of unlikable characters).

My problem was most of the characters were unlikable (although there were great lengths to show them as well rounded people with both good and bad within), and even Bingbing Fan's character (the most likable) was a bit of a doormat.

There's no zing whatsoever left in leftover Patio Man material like that, but the cast members (including Christopher Moynihan and Dan Folger as Will's unlikable fellow man - children) give it whatever energy they can muster.

Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding has taken her career in her own hands (by being one of the producers) and delivers a stunning performance as the controversial and generally unlikable professional figure skater.

When the game is through, highlights in the script, acting and charm behind slightly intriguing subject matter are enough to bring the final product to the brink of decency, but this effort is far from that threshold, as underdeveloped, unlikable characters, aimlessly unfocused dragging and a cold directorial atmosphere behind a paper - thin story concept leave «Zero Charisma» to slip into mediocrity as a forgettable, under - inspired misfire.

Andrew Matthews» script is kind of limp, but with decent bits, at least in humor, as well as intriguing elements in the mostly undercooked, maybe even somewhat unlikable characterization, whose distancing attributes are challenged by, at the very least, decent performances.

As if it's not enough that the characters are kind of unlikable in certain areas, this narrative that does little outside of simply meditate upon the questionable leads is pretty thin, and that really undercuts much momentum, to where natural shortcomings play an instrumental role in bringing the final product to mediocrity, and yet, I won't go so far as to say that this film's story concept is completely juiceless, as its portrayal of a nerdy manchild's lifestyle is pretty realistic, if not genuine, and therefore kind of intriguinAs if it's not enough that the characters are kind of unlikable in certain areas, this narrative that does little outside of simply meditate upon the questionable leads is pretty thin, and that really undercuts much momentum, to where natural shortcomings play an instrumental role in bringing the final product to mediocrity, and yet, I won't go so far as to say that this film's story concept is completely juiceless, as its portrayal of a nerdy manchild's lifestyle is pretty realistic, if not genuine, and therefore kind of intriguinas to say that this film's story concept is completely juiceless, as its portrayal of a nerdy manchild's lifestyle is pretty realistic, if not genuine, and therefore kind of intriguinas its portrayal of a nerdy manchild's lifestyle is pretty realistic, if not genuine, and therefore kind of intriguing.

There's so little to say in this film, and if there was a little more heart here, then the final product would have stood as genuinely decent, but as things stand, this effort is not only forgettable, but mean -, if at all spirited, with unlikable characters behind a meandering narrative that mediocrity goes secured.

Yes, do note that I said that the underdevelopment makes it «hard [u] er [/ u]» to get invested in the characters, because as if it's not bad enough that the characters are so undercooked and, well, kind of bland, they're unlikable, or at least the lead is, for although Sam Eidman's portrayal of the Scott Weidemeyer character is engaging convincing, the character himself is just too much of a manchild - concerned with the superficial and his own self - esteem over the concerns of others and growing up - for you to feel for him all that much.

In the hands of many other writers, the titular, self - proclaimed Lady Bird — real name Christine McPherson played by renowned Irish actress Saoirse Ronan — would come across as whiny, entitled, and unlikable to the point where the entire film comes crumbling down.

While others usually paint the kids as bratty and unlikable, Reitman sees them as basically good kids with a great deal of inner talent that doesn't get a chance to come out until the end.

Both people, but especially Segel's Tom even become almost unlikable as the relationship starts to break down.

As dinosaur fans, we've been looking forward to Disney and Pixar's «The Good Dinosaur,» and while it had plenty of feel - good moments, the movie itself was too familiar and at its center was a disappointingly unlikable character: Arlo.

I enjoy Craig's take on the character, and I appreciate the fact that he sees Bond as an intrinsically unlikable person.

WHY: AMC has never been afraid to take a gamble — and in the case of «The Walking Dead» and «Breaking Bad,» they've paid off in spades — but for as great as the idea of a martial arts TV series may sound, «Into the Badlands» is a disappointing mess of half - baked ideas and unlikable characters that squanders its potential.

Edgerton never makes the character come off as too unlikable but at the same time, you never stop asking the question, «what the heck is with that guy?»

His characters are often unlikable to the point of abrasiveness but Perry, a sensational writer as well as a director, expertly unveils the weaknesses in these people as much as their barbed wits.

They're massively dumb, completely unlikable and thin as tracing paper.

Plus, there are no real villains to shoot for as everyone — and I mean EVERYONE — has more than enough baggage to keep them on the unlikable list.

Unafraid to be unlikable as a calculating manipulator without scruple, he is every bit the formidable thespian Collette is, playing expertly off her character's insecurities as a working - class, single - mother of a certain age, trying to fit in with Trent's upscale friends (Robb Corddry, Amanda Peet).

Instead, they both come off as extremely unlikable in this frustrating waste of talent.

While all these things are happening, the movie tells us little about Glass» thoughts or the motive behind his fabrications, so he becomes a distant, enigmatic, and unlikable figure as his deceptions are getting exposed step by step.

Co-star Alicia Vikander, recently just crowned for her riveting turn in Tom Hooper's «The Danish Girl» earlier this year, is as capable as ever in portraying a difficult and unlikable character.

The human side of the family comes off as dysfunctional, and sometimes unlikable, but we still root for a reunion because we like the animals enough to want them to achieve a happiness in the end, even if it is with petulant doofuses (kidding!).

His follow - up, Queen of Earth, is a dramatically different film, even as its characters continue to be wholly unlikable.

At first, Cusack over-does the tortured genius angle and actually makes the Poe «character» pretty unlikable (especially compared to a similar schtick from Robert Downey Jr as Sherlock Holmes); however, as the film's murder plot takes hold, the actor backs - off from showcasing his practiced version of Poe and locks into a less ambitious, but more likable, approach — simply reacting to the various in - moment happenings.

As a result, Carrey is often unlikable as Bruce, which is a definite liability when it comes to feeling sorry for him during the crucial moments of seriousness down the roaAs a result, Carrey is often unlikable as Bruce, which is a definite liability when it comes to feeling sorry for him during the crucial moments of seriousness down the roaas Bruce, which is a definite liability when it comes to feeling sorry for him during the crucial moments of seriousness down the road.

In her past work there have been hints that she could tackle a character as complex and unlikable as Justine, but she shows so much depth here that I was blown away.

In films such as «Inside Llewyn Davis» and «A Most Violent Year,» Oscar Isaac, the man with two first names, has shown an uncanny knack for playing quietly intense, often unlikable characters that nonetheless have an undeniable magnetism.

The odious and untalented Johnny Knoxville is one of my least favorite «actors» of the last 20 years, but his unlikable persona is put to effective use as a pivotal character in Honey's past.

First - time filmmaker Lemmon has infused Kotch with a very slow and very gentle feel that admittedly proves an ideal complement to John Paxton's subdued screenplay, with the movie benefiting substantially from Matthau's strong work as the somewhat unlikable protagonist.

Rickman made a very forgettable movie worth watching as the very annoying and unlikable Sheriff.