Sentences with phrase «clever story»

This movie brings together everything that is star trek, a rich history, clever story line, and the fate of humanity at stake.

I think kids and adults like clever stories — at least I do — and lots of laughs.

This leads back to the problem with clever stories behind so - so art and the power of the press release.

He told clever stories that always slotted pious Jews in the role of villain or stooge — the surly older brother of the prodigal son, the prissy Levite and priest of the good Samaritan, the murderous tenants in the parable of the vineyard.

«It's a really clever story,» says polymer chemist Ulrich Suter of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich.

«A wonderfully clever story, filled with suspense, that kept me turning the pages and sitting back in shock at the clever twist.»

The puzzle platformer stretched minds the world over, while also hiding a cheekily clever story beneath its surface.

is a clever story about three young frogs that refuse to share anything on the island until a fierce storm forces them to work together.

All things considered, I can kind of give High Strangeness a halfhearted recommendation; the soundtrack is outstanding and there are some clever story and gameplay concepts on display, just don't be surprised if the second half leaves you feeling low.

Igby Goes Down has a ton of stars, it's a clever story, and you really connect to the characters.

In addition, Deliver Us from Eva offers a clever story with great dialogue (from the script by James Iver Mattson, B.E. Brauner and Hardwick) that makes everything work just right.

He appreciates some of the clever story and structural elements in Nolan's films, but regrets the endless, insistent speechifying and paint - by - numbers cinematic imagination in the storytelling itself (criticisms I had of «The Dark Knight,» too):

Final Verdict: A clever story and amazing CGI: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes will be a strong contender for film of the year.

Pee - wee's Big Adventure is more funny and clever a story than any film about a weird, childish man trying to recover a stolen bicycle should ever be.

The details like the music, Summer's style, clever story telling, and the visual aesthetic are components that make Summer a breath of fresh air.

There is also a clever story beat, where the dead fade away, essentially a second death, if they are forgotten by the living.

Lucrecia Martel's Zama is an Argentinian import that tells us the strange and clever story of a magistrate, mentally unraveling in 18th century Paraguay.

The film is deliberately paced but never boring, telling a clever story with some very creepy moments.

It's still a superb film, a rare big budget blockbuster that concentrates on a clever story, crisp performances, and brilliant jokes while using its groundbreaking special effects only as window dressing rather than as the main event.

Based on an Austin Wright novel about a writer who uses a manuscript for a thriller to get into the head of his ex-wife, Nocturnal Animals has a clever story - within - a-story structure and good dual performance by Jake Gyllenhaal as both the author and his book's protagonist.

First Day Jitters is a fun, clever story that will help ease children's fears about starting over as well validate their feelings by showing them that anyone can be afraid of new, unknown situations.

A clever story idea isn't enough.

Handsome, lovingly detailed illustrations with an art - deco feel are an inviting match for this splendid story that works on several levels: as a glimpse at Henry David Thoreau and his times and as a clever story about a bear convinced that he can get to Fitchburg faster by foot than his friend can on the train.

How they proceed is the deliciously funny stuff of this clever story, with sparkling language and translucent watercolors that catch all details of the period costumes, the action, and the comedy.

The old adage «sticks and stones can break your bones but words can never hurt you» rings untrue in this clever story that touches on bullying and the true meaning of friendship.

In this clever story, a mermaid - like creature and a young woman save a drowning man, over whom they must compete.

Quite gorgeous illustrations and a clever story.

«Another clever story written by one of my favorite authors.

Besides a clever story that reveals itself every so often and an eerie atmosphere that is perfect for this type of game, Black Mirror is a missed opportunity to truly modernize the 2003 original.

It tells a well - written, clever story, but more importantly, The Witcher 3 is the best open - world RPG you can explore right now (and quite possibly the best there's ever been).

A creepy, clever story - driven first - person sci - fi adventure that's been criminally overlooked.

The whole thing is a bit predictable, and the clever story comes off feeling somewhat shallow as a result, but the actual gameplay is so damn fun you don't even care.

Sidebar Games delivers a clever story that oozes with personality and, while doing so, developed an extremely competent and challenging golf sim that fits perfectly in their light - hearted world.