Sentences with phrase «comedy chops»

"Comedy chops" refers to someone's skill or talent for being funny and entertaining in comedic performances. Full definition
That hissing sound you hear is the air being let out of Bruce Willis as he struggles mightily to reconnect with once - vital action - comedy chops in the dim, unfunny Once Upon a Time in Venice.
In the spirit of comedians George Carlin, Robin Williams, and Chris Rock, Hicks interwove the insensitive government antics of an ignorant and repulsed public with a set of comedy chops that allured the youth of the nation and made them crack a knowing grin.
«Brave» performance tropes aside the role of the pickpocket / handmaiden requires physical comedy chops alongside the dramatic demands.
Lamorne Morris and Kylie Bunbury have a fun chemistry and conflict, and Kyle Chandler gets to flex his surprisingly great comedy chops as boorish big bro Brooks.
They have some seriously silly British comedy chops between them, so thankfully adults accompanying the kids can enjoy a genuine giggle.
But considering Hathaway's underrated comedy chops, she could be a good choice for the role anyway.
Sudeikis is at ease being more than comic relief, Hall is comfortable with the little comedy chops she is asked to display, and supporting roles, no matter how thankless, are capably filled by everyone from Griffin Dunne to «Glee» alumna Dianna Agron.
Ralph Fiennes returns to mining his recently discovered comedy chops and newcomer Alden Ehrenreich has fun as a drawling cowpoke pushed into a period drama but it's all a little dramatically inert.
Aziz's real parents also appear as Dev's parents in several hilarious segments, displaying comedy chops that must be hereditary.
It moves along scrappily at best, though Woody's dexterous Chaplin-esque physical comedy chops are as evident as they would be in the coming years.
Rebel Wilson's comedy chops as Fat Amy are also in full effect with great zingers like, «I could be the ham in that man's sandwich.»
Though Buffett is best known for his investing skills, he did show off his comedy chops at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit in October.
He stopped by CNBC's «Power Lunch» to show off his comedy chops.
The fear heading into this match was that Breezango would not be treated as seriously as they should be, but they let the pair — Breeze, especially — show off their comedy chops while also looking like a serious threat to the Usos» reign.
Aisha Tyler, Nat Faxon, and M.C. Gainey also lend their comedy chops to the proceedings.
As for Hemsworth, who showed his comedy chops in the femcentric Ghostbusters remake, the Australian actor seems liberated by the opportunity to shake off any trace of God - of - Thunder gravitas.
Another hurdle here with Game Night is in its packaging: The larger cast of Kyle Chandler, Jesse Plemons, and Billy Magnussen aren't known for their comedy chops, not to mention Jason Bateman typically plays the straight man to someone crazier in his comedies, i.e. Charlie Day in Horrible Bosses and Melissa McCarthy in Identify Thief; even Tony Hale and Will Arnett on Arrested Development.
He doesn't get a chance to truly show his comedy chops or acting skill, and his character is the least developed.
Franco showed off his comedy chops during the episode, including in a sketch called «Spelling Bee,» in which he played a moderator with some serious issues.
Hollywood action man Chris Hemsworth proved his comedy chops this weekend (07 - 08Mar15) as he thrilled viewers during his guest - hosting stint on U.S....
The two most prominent actors on the cover of Operation: Endgame are Rob Corddry and Zach Galifianakis, whose stars are rising due to their comedy chops.
While most comedians suffer in a dramatic role, Brooks leaves his comedy chops behind and we appreciate him all the more for it.
Mark Wahlberg once again surprises with his comedy chops, as he has a lot of chemistry with MacFarlane.
Judy Greer is also great, and it is nice to see Matthew Lillard using his comedy chops in a mainstream film.
The story picks up two years after the events of «Age of Ultron» with a lost and hammerless Thor (Chris Hemsworth, showing off his comedy chops) washing up on Sakaar, where the now perma - furious Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) is a gladiatorial hero.
A Taika-esque approach to Thor combined with Hemsworth's comedic talent (to the question «How much of his comedy chops are utilised?»
While the comedy chops of Kristen Bell (who makes a casually awful character likable) and Ted Danson (a very weird and naive angel type) were never in doubt, D'Arcy Carden steals every scene as Janet, a very imperfect AI guide.
Best - case scenario: Ferrell can play a good straight man, and Wahlberg has comedy chops, and between them is the always - welcome Linda Cardellini.
That's left him with enough time to show his comedy chops in mainstream hits Tropic Thunder and Due Date and to make just one «serious» movie in The Soloist, which flopped and deservingly so.
How much of his comedy chops are utilised in Thor: Ragnarok?»
It would take a very special director to make a comedy out of a plot revolving around a dead sex worker, but considering Lucia Aniello earned her comedy chops directing episodes of Broad City, it might just work.
(Anyone who has seen Observe and Report knew he had this in him, you are now free to be smug for knowing about Jesse Plemons» comedy chops for years.)
Helms, too, shows his comedy chops, particularly when he sits at a piano and croons an in - the - moment musical improv of Stu's.
Patrick Warburton (who, judging by the amount of work he does, lives in a voice - over booth) has proven his comedy chops in previous animated film and he is on fire here — at times it seems as if he's improvising all of his lines.
But does she have the comedy chops to play one of the most gifted comedic actresses of all time?
Spielberg isn't particularly known for his comedy chops and the film's fish - out - of - water schtick does soon become a little stale.
Zach Braff continues to hone his comedy chops in Season 2 and his quirky, goofy nature informs much of the shows comedy.
Those two labored on Deadpool for years as it languished in development hell, and a significant amount of that movie's success was due to their comedy chops.
Plus, it's directed by the guy behind «Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story,» who's proven his comedy chops and knowledge of formulaic tropes to subvert.
Efron, who is well on his way to establishing his comedy chops, doesn't disappoint as the hotter, dumber Stangle.
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