Sentences with phrase «cinematic equivalent of»

The Resident Evil movies are the cinematic equivalent of zombies.

The prosecutors claimed that his movies amounted to the cinematic equivalent of a murder weapon, given how they had been deliberately designed to inflame anti-Semitic passions among the Aryan masses.

Kyle's Review: Wrong Turn doesn't get much in the way of respect, and while I can understand that (it being firmly set in the horror genre and therefore lumped in with the cinematic equivalent of inbred genetic freakazoids) it really is a shame that more people who groove to well - made and, dare I say, fun horror films aren't more willing to give Wrong Turn a try.

Now You See Me 2 is the cinematic equivalent of dry toast.

«Inferno» is the exact cinematic equivalent of an airport paperback, which is what's fine and forgettable about it.

Honestly, though, a movie about the purity of food should be enjoyed on more than the cinematic equivalent of the microwave.

It's the cinematic equivalent of a toddler smashing up his Lego's, only this time Dwayne Johnson is there to save the day.

If there were a cinematic equivalent of the Great American Novel, The Kids Are All Right would be a contender.

It's a good thing first - time director Tom Ford — yes, the fashion designer — cast someone with the chops of Colin Firth as his leading man, because it meant that Firth could be left to carry the movie while Ford got on with what was clearly his primary intention: making the cinematic equivalent of a fashion magazine spread or a perfume commercial.

While Marvel movies have always had an air of continuity about them, Infinity War is an event film — the cinematic equivalent of a TV show's season finale.

However, he's a generous comedian (which could result from his seemingly perpetual placement in films as the cinematic equivalent of the wacky neighbor when his box office numbers should demand otherwise), and Hart gives Gad plenty of chances to shine.

The film is the cinematic equivalent of a teenager, making everything more melodramatic than it needs to be, and impatient with the subtle details of life.

It's my own personal prejudice against films that try to give me the cinematic equivalent of a kick to the groin (a genre that includes Roman Polanski's Repulsion, Takeshi Miike's Audition and Blue Velvet, among others).

Christensen, of course, has gone from playing a young Darth Vader for «Star Wars» creator George Lucas, to starring in Doug Liman's disappointing sci - fi film «Jumper,» to now the cinematic equivalent of hitting rock bottom by working with David R. Ellis, the director of the infamous B - movie «Snakes on a Plane.»

Both the cinematic equivalent of chlamydia and the ultimate «fuck you» to everyone who's been clamoring for a Deadwood movie, this feature - length take on the HBO show gave us 2015's least profitable movie about dinosaurs.

It was another in a series of very bad artistic decisions that ultimately rendered the flick into the cinematic equivalent of road kill, only less appetizing.

While subtlety wasn't expected, the never ending mugging at the camera, poorly scripted references to varied cultural phenomenon of that time (photography, burking, mob protection), and stream of celebrity cameos (Bill Bailey, Ronnie Corbett) gives the impression that Landis was more concerned in operating the cinematic equivalent of a «shock and awe» campaign, rather than making a solid piece of genre entertainment.

It's pleasant enough, mainly due to the performances from its terrific ensemble, but it's the cinematic equivalent of eating at a Denny's.

There are some amusing bits, like Wu blowing out «It's the Hard Knock Life» on his flute or an action sequence scored to Jim Croce, but the film's cumulative effect is utter exhaustion, the cinematic equivalent of chasing a toddler through a toy store.

The result is the cinematic equivalent of a sound bite.

Perhaps a young child won't care that he or she is seeing a wholly derivative formula animated kid flick, but for most adults in the audience, this is the cinematic equivalent of hammering an ice pick into your cranium, with the throbbing pain not ceasing until the final credits release you from cutesy, oversaturated sensory stimulation.

You have to respect the craft, even if Lincoln is the cinematic equivalent of Ambien.

This is the cinematic equivalent of a hollow chocolate easter bunny; it collapses in on itself the second you put some teeth to it.

«The Big Lebowski» is like the cinematic equivalent of an idiot savant, because despite a seemingly incoherent plot filled with dumb characters and even dumber decisions, it's actually far more clever than it lets on.

The Lego Ninjago Movie's cumulative effect is utter exhaustion, the cinematic equivalent of chasing a toddler through a toy store.

We can debate all day whether or not the original of this film was the cinematic equivalent of a polished jewel — which would be MaryAnn's opinion — or much closer to cut glass — which is my opinion.

Most of Marvel Studios's films are the cinematic equivalent of breadcrumbs, which have been dropped into theaters strategically so as to keep one looking for the next sequel or crossover, when the endless televisual exposition will eventually, theoretically yield an event of actual consequence.

So we're more than happy to indulge it, like the cinematic equivalent of a dirty weekend.

Macbeth is the cinematic equivalent of an actor attempting to convey an understanding of a Shakespeare soliloquy by reciting it as quickly as possible.

It's not an original device, but with this cast and a screenplay by the writer of The Last King of Scotland and Frost / Nixon, it should add up to more than the crushingly obvious cinematic equivalent of a Marie Clare «issues» featurette.

Instead, this film is the cinematic equivalent of wrapping up in a warm blanket and sitting by the fire with a cup of cocoa.

Ashby's film plays like the cinematic equivalent of Radical Chic, Thomas Wolfe's 1970 account of a fundraiser for the Black Panthers held in the well - heeled home of Felicia and Leonard Bernstein.

I think the key was figuring out how to find a cinematic equivalent of words and pictures in a book.

An amusing trifle that does just enough to accomplish what it sets out to do, Mayhem, opening at Screenland at Tapcade Friday, is the cinematic equivalent of fast food.

What you might not have heard is that this adaptation of Pete Dexter's pulp novel is less a so - bad - it's - great pleasure than the cinematic equivalent of the Hindenburg crash, and that no amount of Matthew McConaughey daringness, drag - queen - ready dialogue or shots of Efron in his tighty - whities can save this movie from its own incoherence.

Screened from a 35 mm print, these movies are the cinematic equivalent of wearing sunglasses, a leather jacket and chewing on a toothpick.

This family - friendly drama is sweet, smart, funny, and charming, the cinematic equivalent of a snuggly, cozy sweater.

The cinematic equivalent of drinking three glasses of champagne in the bath, «The Handmaiden» is a film to luxuriate in.

Rotten: Dull, flavorless, and fundamentally incurious, «The Outsider» is a clueless misfire, the cinematic equivalent of a study - abroad student showing off the kanji forearm tattoo whose meaning he never bothered to learn.

regardless, this supposedly «true story» is the cinematic equivalent of not just fake news, but very fake news.

It's the cinematic equivalent of someone blowing all the dust off a 25 - year - old piece of furniture and...

And yet, like MaryAnn, I don't necessarily want to live in a world in which the only thing available at the metroplex is the cinematic equivalent of Barney or Clifford the Big Red Dog just because all too many parents choose to exercise bad judgment in raising their children.

The colors, the thin character development, the movie references (Alien has «Scarface» playing permanently on repeat), all add up to the cinematic equivalent of something by Jeff Koons — glossy, bright and ultimately disposable.

«Pixels» is the cinematic equivalent of a Buzzfeed listicle entitled «50 Things Only»80s Kids Can Understand.»

The cinematic equivalent of Bruce Springsteen's «Glory Days,» it's a movie about fond reminiscences as well as the receding tide of the big - haired new wave — a bunch of friends and part - time rivals coming to grips with social and familial responsibilities and the fact that the best times of their lives might still be in front of them, if only they could stop looking over their shoulders.

Taken as the cinematic equivalent of a pinball machine, Jupiter Ascending offers a fair amount of entertainment value.

The Rush Hour series is like the cinematic equivalent of an old, reliable piece of furniture: although it predictably brings comfort, age ultimately catches up with it, and is simply isn't as refreshing as it once was.

The movie is the cinematic equivalent of a run - on sentence that never pauses for a breather.

If the film is the cinematic equivalent of reading a Kardashian autobiography, then I can allow myself to be letdown without it ruining my life.

But the idea of the adjective becoming a catch - all term divorced from economics or patronage — something that would also encompass an aesthetic, a sensibility, a community and a dozen different D.I.Y. subgenres, the cinematic equivalent of «college rock» — was not on anybody's minds.