Sentences with phrase «contrived elements of the plot»
It's perhaps the rock - solid, almost panicked performances of the three leads that helps you swallow some of the more contrived elements of the plot — many of which center around a subplot involving Frank (played by low - rent Kyle Chandler, Tim Guinee), another friend of Nash's facing eviction.
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Some might view it as a liability, but in some respects, it is a strength, as those who can swallow that premise will most likely swallow practically every other contrived plot element for the sake of some good action, laughs, and intrigue.
I do have to admit, though, that although I enjoyed reading the book very much, there were a couple of plot elements I thought were introduced in an overly contrived manner, causing a disconnect rather than drawing me deeper into the novel.