Sentences with phrase «effective story twists»

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But for all its unpredictability, the twist isn't actually very effective because a rocky buildup and a collection of lackluster performances make the story a stiff and often silly endeavor.

A less effective version of the same fact - based story, even with the same actors doing the same excellent work — it's Jake Gyllenhaal's finest, truest two hours on film — might creak and groan with «inspirational weepie» biopic machinery, over-engineered Big Moments and an arm - twisting, melodramatic approach to its subject.

It's a strange yet effective twist on the classic ghost story, a genuinely creepy and impressive film that's guaranteed to be unforgettable.

While not the scariest film of the year, the story ends up being effective and refreshingly funny due to a twisted sense of humor and some great acting from the mostly unknown cast.