Sentences with phrase «brand of slapstick»

Whereas «Lost in Thailand» felt like a homage to Stephen Chow's brand of slapstick, «Lost in Hong Kong» looks to be an all - encompassing love letter to Hong Kong filmmaking.

I'm sure they were funny in their time, but this brand of slapstick humor is archaic.

Not exact matches

This is a classic screwball comedy made brand new, exactly the kind of movie Howard Hawks and Preston Sturges and Grant and Gable and Hepburn would be making today, with hysterical gags, slapstick moments, perfect timing, and dialogue so sharp it leaves teeth marks.

Nevertheless, provided you approach this laff - a-minute, slapstick adventure as a franchise overhaul rather than as an homage, you won't be shocked by its relentlessly - irreverent brand of humor.

Despite my personal feelings on the Stooges, however, it's strange to see their fans showing so much animosity towards the film, because it looks like the Farrellys have absolutely nailed the slapstick brand of comedy that the bumbling trio is known for.

But even though Raimi is a horror icon, he always had a special brand of horror that relied on excessive gore, in - your - face slapstick and a healthy dose of comedy.

Also Brand's interpretation of playing drunk is less slapstick in this version as opposed to Dudley Moore's.