Sentences with phrase «for lack of originality»

To set aside a judgment for failure to attribute sources or for lack of originality alone would be to misunderstand the nature of the judge's task and the time ‑ honoured traditions of judgment ‑ writing.

From outlandish sci - fi comedies to musicals to the surreal sight of people chowing down on aluminum foil balls, you certainly couldn't fault anyone for lack of originality.

Many games today are criticized for their lack of originality or innovative gameplay mechanics, but in the late 1970s and early 80s video games were, for all intents and purposes, toys.

There's a huge risk involved in this, besides the inevitable jeers for the lack of originality, as you'll need to be pretty on point with your controls and and gameplay to pull it off.

Still, for the lack of originality in this seen - it - all - before fashion, artist Miyoshi certainly draws excellent looking characters and page layouts.

I can't blame the folks at Tokyo RPG Factory for lack of originality, since many of Lost Sphear's gameplay elements are taken from Square Enix's previous games, but I wish their next project would bring at least one or more innovative aspects.

Not exact matches

What this raucous 3D animated fun house lacks in originality (think bastard child of The Incredibles and Despicable Me) it makes up for in visual and vocal wit.

Slick direction and meaty performances may be enough for some viewers, but this boxing drama's complete lack of originality keeps it from being something memorable.

Those favorable reviews, quite rare for a genre whose lack of originality is often bemoaned, may have sparked some contrarian reactions from the general public.

More about the ties that bind men to a place and an idea of manhood than about the crimes themselves, The Town compensates for what it lacks in originality with its patience and its bracing trust in its screenplay and cast.

But what the story lacks in originality, it makes up for in some of its quieter moments and its special effects.

What it lacks in originality, Pokemon Black more than makes up for with a vast world to explore and an absorbing battle system that's heaps of fun.

Back in the long ago days of 2012, the idea of Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum teaming up for a buddy cop comedy adaptation of the»80s television series 21 Jump Street seemed like an absurd idea destined for failure, and the movie right away poked fun at the lack of originality in its concept along with the industry trend at large of adapting old series.

Aside from the lack of believability, there isn't much in the way of originality either, unless of course you consider introducing drug use as some new untapped catalyst for things to happen (which is out of the question if you've seen ANY Rogen film).

Moviegoers have been complaining about Hollywood's lack of originality for years now, especially with popular toys like Transformers and Battleship being adapted into big summer blockbusters, but everyone seems to forget that Paramount made a film based on the Parker Brothers board game «Clue» nearly three decades earlier.

In other words, «Lady Bird» isn't out to reinvent the coming - of - age genre, though what it lacks in originality it makes up for in sheer velocity.

A brutal, vicious siege movie in the tradition of Assault on Precinct 13 and From Dusk Till Dawn, it makes up for what it lacks in originality with style and heart.

While Black Panther makes no great leap forward from the tried and true (or tired and true, depending on your threshold for repetition) superhero movie story arc, what this category of films lack in plot originality, Black Panther makes up for in casting, art direction, costume design, and writing (the sharp yet casual one - liners calling out colonialism, white privilege, and the American superiority complex both zing and sting — as they should).

It is very possible that the developers — reportedly Raven Software, in this case — could surprise us and create a perfectly competent battle royale mode for Black Ops 4, but this would do nothing to address its lack of originality, nor would it come close to filling the void left by the missing solo adventure, particularly one that would be set in an universe with such storytelling promise.

Thankfully, director Jeff Wadlow (replacing Vaughn) tones down many of those more questionable moments by mining them for laughs instead of shock value, and it works for the most part, creating a sequel that, although it lacks the provocative originality of its predecessor, maintains the same sense of fun and over-the-top absurdity that made the first «Kick - Ass» such a blast.

And it works for the most part, creating a sequel that, although it lacks the provocative originality of its predecessor, maintains the same sense of fun and over-the-top absurdity that made the first film such a blast.

The premise has the fresh originality many modern sci - fi outings tend to lack, there's just the right amount of action to keep the plot moving along swiftly, and Hugo Weaving's Agent Smith makes for a memorable baddie.

Genre - bending film experiments can often straddle the critical line, finding themselves praised for innovation just as often as they are excoriated for a lack of vision or originality.

What it lacks in transcendent originality it makes up for with a perpetual bombardment of tension throughout.

Perhaps because of a lack of time, financial resources, or knowledge of the editorial process, perhaps because of fear of loss of control or originality, or for other misguided reasons, some authors feel it's fine to dispense with the editing step of the publication cycle.

«Despite a certain lack of originality in the serial killer, who resembles notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy, this is recommended for all public libraries.»

To add to the lack of originality, one point is awarded for each dollar spent on regular purchases.

After a while of humming I decided that I had to lean in favour of the lack of originality as it has provided us with a great game and an exceptional first release for Vigil games.

But what the team - based shooter lacked in originality, it made up for it by providing another perfect splash of Nintendo's unique brand of multiplayer mayhem.

What the game lacks in AI, balance, and vehicle control it more than makes up for with sheer originality, realistic fire, complex missions, and a level of authenticity only achieved through the collaboration with an international fire consultant.

It makes for a fun little experience, but one that's a bit short - lived thanks to its lack of innovation and originality.

It may lack variety but this puzzle game more than makes up for it with its distinct sense of originality.

doesn't deliver much in way of innovation but what it lacks in originality it makes up for in familiarity and difficulty.

Unfortunately, Ghost Blade HD doesn't deliver much in way of innovation but what it lacks in originality it makes up for in familiarity and difficulty.

The Adventure Pals wears its love for Jake and Finn like a badge of honour and while it lacks originality, it's still a bombastic, endearingly bonkers, thoroughly enjoyable game.

What it lacks in originality is made up for in variety and charm, so that each of this game's 60 - odd levels bristle with an irresistible joi de vivre.

The developers really decided with this game to try and use bright colors to make up for there lack of detail and originality and this is really not working for this game.

Gyromancer also takes a while to get the hang of thanks to a poorly explained tutorial, and the lack of multiplayer seriously hurts the game's replay value; still, gamers get quite a bit of bang for their buck (it's priced at 1200 MS Points, which is $ 15), and while it won't win any awards for originality, it's a slick and addictive puzzle experience that's sure to keep Bejeweled and Puzzle Quest fans playing late into the night.

Villar Rojas» art shares this dualism, but his originality departs from theirs at a juncture that can be viewed as, for lack of a better term, millennial.

The second protection for our anxious composer is, paradoxically, lack of originality.

Writing for a unanimous court, The Chief Justice, noted (at paragraph 31): «Nor is lack of originality alone a flaw in judgment writing; on the contrary, it is part and parcel of the judicial process.»

As such, it looks a lot like an iPhone, but for what it lacks in originality, it makes up for with a super low price tag of $ 199.