Sentences with phrase «clever running gag»

A clever running gag — establishing shots, street scenes and traffic scenes and cul de sacs are illustrated in detailed models which dissolve into the photo - real scenes the action takes place in.

Not exact matches

There are some clever digs at famous shows - «Cirque so lame» is mentioned, and there's a running gag involving a Bengal tiger that keeps mauling a Vegas showman, who always appears swathed in bandages - but the comedy never totally catches fire and it feels rather formulaic.

However, most of the film runs along without much catering to its main plot, concentrating more on its characters, tossing up some pretty clever gags and side stories involving such things as the making of jams, the girls» trying to help Gru to get them a new stepmom, Margo's romantic stirrings, and a good deal of Minion slapstick shenanigans, which will no doubt make this a hit for the kiddies.

It's a (sort of) clever gag since Mr. Ayoade is doing just that during the film's 97 - minute running time, and it's also a standard representation of the type of comedy to follow: quirky, droll, almost mature, supposedly original.

There are so many run - on gags that I found it too hard to find any of them remotely clever.

Filled with clever references and running gags from throughout the show's run, Stick of Truth is an amazing experience.