Sentences with phrase «clever script by»

With a warm, clever script by William Goldman, the movie follows Butch and Sundance as they seek adventure farther and farther south.

As I often write, black comedy is a difficult genre to pull off, but thanks to Todd Phillips comfort with outlandish material working from a clever script by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, it all comes together to form a funny and satisfying movie that belongs next to Apatow's finest in the burgeoning «bromance» genre.

Not exact matches

Overall, conventional, overstylized and unevenly paced storytelling, backed by some atmospheric coldness, render the final product undercooked, unfocused and all around decidedly underwhelming, but lively style, a strong soundtrack, a clever script and plenty of colorful performances drive enough intrigue and entertainment value to make «CBGB» a messy, yet ultimately decent dramatization of the rise of the underground rock era of the mid-1970s.

A surprisingly enjoyable film about an unlikely subject that's brought to life through a clever script, understated wit, finely executed film editing, and excellent performances by Christian Bale, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling.

John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein «s Game Night is a hilarious R - rated romp that's not afraid to push the envelope with its clever twists and turns, thanks to Mark Perez «s reliable script and a crop of great performances, led with confidence and ease by Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams and Kyle Chandler.

Shada was written by Douglas Adams, it was a very clever script that would have probably been my second favorite Baker episode if it had been completed.

Jamie Foxx is a delight, and the script by director Will Gluck and Aline Brosh McKenna works overtime in presenting clever topical twists on the stage show's clichés.

As Will Stacks, the modern - day Warbucks (he's a cell phone magnate running for NYC mayor), Jamie Foxx is a delight, and the script by director Will Gluck and Aline Brosh McKenna works overtime in presenting clever topical twists on the stage show's clichés.

A likeable cast, many of whom are former Oscar winners, enliven a not - as - clever - as - they - think - it - is script by screenwriting brothers Jon and Erich Hoeber (Whiteout, Battleship), but not quite enough to overcome the overly familiar plotline to make the film anything more than a pleasant but unremarkable time - waster.

Clearly he didn't spend much of that time coming - up with a script, as this sequel is as bland and basic as you can get — with the clever and unpredictable mall setting of the original being replaced by tired and overdone Las Vegas.

Directed by Jake Kasdan (who co-wrote the script with producer Apatow), it's more silly than clever, quoting «Ray» and «Walk the Line» (among other biopics) as Dewey morphs through country, R&B, rock, folk and other musical genres

The script by writer - director Azazel Jacobs is very clever and beautifully executes flirtation via subtext as the married couple somehow end up seducing one another through their lies about their whereabouts.

Written without much in terms of legitimate explanation from the not - as - clever - as - you'd - think script by the team of Solomon (The In - Laws, Charlie's Angels), Yakin (Prince of Persia, The Rookie), and Ricourt, the amount of razzle - dazzle is high and the amount of expository information is at a minimum, explaining only a few minor illusions on the hope that we'll buy that there is a logical explanation for all of the other jaw - dropping moments we aren't in the know on.

The script by Donna and Wayne Powers (Deep Blue Sea) is filled with very clever twists and turns.

Though Eisenberg's excessive voiceover narration bogs down the first act, the film quickly evolves into a crackling zombie romp powered by a clever script, goofy physical comedy — the filmmakers get a lot of mileage out of Harrelson's amusingly over-the-top means of dispatching the undead — and the yin - yang comic chemistry of the eternally adorable Eisenberg and good - ol» - boy Harrelson.

The script adds some clever texture in Darnell's home life with his no - nonsense wife (Dickerson), who is bemused by the fact that her nice - guy husband is pretending to be a seasoned criminal.

There's enough action here, and the thoughtful script by writer Tony Gilroy is actually clever and engaging.

Still, there are more than enough laughs and clever surprises in this broad and sometimes violent farce to warrant a recommendation, thanks to a solidly funny script by Mark Perez, some pretty neat camera moves and choreographed action / comedic sequences from directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein — and a likable and talented ensemble cast, led by two of my favorites.

A bit loose with its own script at times, not to mention its overall tone, strong performances by its leads and clever sensibilities propel this one forward.

As a result of the convincing effects and a solid, humor filled script by Sinister's C. Robert Cargill, the possibility of these magics also create some of the best action scenes of the Marvel universe by presenting clever and puzzling scenarios instead of making the hero blast through countless waves of robots.

The script, by Whedon and Drew Goddard, who also directed, is just spot - on and clever, while also being scary and gory without being gratuitously violent.

John Sayles (who previously wrote Piranha for Dante) came with Dante from the Corman movie factory and contributes a clever script (adapted from a novel by Gary Brandner) with some character nice touches in the supporting roles and a modicum of wit in the dialogue.

The script by Caroline Thompson and Larry Wilson (both of whom had collaborated with Tim Burton in the past) has some incredibly clever dialogue.

The script, by Mark Perez (whose resume includes «The Country Bears» and «Herbie: Fully Loaded») tries way too hard to be cute and clever.

I'll also point you toward Justice League of America 23.1: Deadshot because it's scripted by the very clever Matt Kindt, so we can expect some twists in the story.