Sentences with phrase «derivative of the first film»

The three leads go above and beyond in making sure this sequel is entertaining and not derivative of the first film.

These sequences have their moments but they often do feel a bit tired, especially since much of the humor here seems derivative of the first film.

Not exact matches

The first Norwegian film to be completely animated by computer graphics, and one of their most expensive films to date, Free Jimmy (the title is a take - off inspired by Free Willy) is one of those films that could impress from a technical standpoint, if only the story underneath weren't so derivative and repugnant.

by Walter Chaw Set on the rural highways and dirt byways of Anywhere, America during a long, hot summer, Victor Salva's Jeepers Creepers is a film of two distinct halves — the first astonishingly good, the second derivative — drawn together by a finale that is both fair and surprising.

The first few shocks that pierce the quiet are jarring and explosive, as they should be, and the theater practically quaked out of their seats with the impact, but there are indulgent moments as the film's runtime wears on that feel cheaper and derivative.