Sentences with phrase «lack of originality in»

I think this is fair to say because of the lack of originality in the genre (which is already so limited).

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

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

However, despite the lack of originality in the main conflicts and the story arc, and the fact that you could almost call this 23 Jump Street, Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. are able to make the jokes feel fresh and entertaining.

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.

As we also saw with Passengers, you see the influences on screen, but there's a lack of originality in the actual execution of the story and potential scares it's going after.

The latest installment of the «Diary of a Wimpy Kid» franchise continues to show that there's a lack of originality in Hollywood.

Hokey doesn't begin to describe the inanity, the tedium, the utter lack of originality in Dean Pitchford's script.

The common complaint about the seeming lack of originality in Hollywood probably isn't going anywhere in the next year.

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.

Early Man, which goes out in the UK through Studiocanal on January 26 and Lionsgate in the US on Feburary 16 — the same team as Shaun The Sheep Movie, which grossed $ 106m worldwide in 2015 — scores highly on amiable charm, sight gags and open goal word play; however, it lacks the nifty footwork and originality of the best Aardman pictures.

Writer - director Ari Aster's first feature culls from a tradition of slick, elegant genre filmmaking, making up what it lacks in originality with an impressive volume of atmospheric dread.

Sadly, it's in service to a film that lacks in the way of suspense, depth or originality.

The single player may be lacking in originality and voice - acting, but the multi-player experience is what will suck every bit of negativity and skepticism out from players that give it a try.

The single player may be lacking in originality and voice - acting, but the multi-player experience is what will suck every bit of negativity

The Simpsons still finds out how to bring a few laughs of its bizarre social satire, but in its 27th season it lacks much of its charm, originality and clever writing, enough to consider the show's possibly retirement.

Instead, we are left with a group of caricatures that seem tiresome and lacking in originality, simply trying to regurgitate offensive comedy of the past under a new label.

Gudegast, making his feature directing debut after writing «A Man Apart» and «London Has Fallen,» seems to understand just enough about that element of Mann's film to recreate some of its conflicts — both in terms of crime scenarios and the characters» civilian lives — but lacks the discipline, or maybe skill, to lend them real emotional weight, much less originality.

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.

With Martin Campbell's Green Lantern we are given a film that feels like a cheap carbon copy of superhero films of the yesteryear; offering elements of comic books movies we have all witnessed before while at the same time lacking in any form of originality.

I did not find the lack of originality too much of a problem, and actually thought that feeling of «no real drama going on» in the film added to its realism.

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.

In the end though, a bit like Britpop itself, everything becomes slightly repetitive, with a nagging lack of originality and depth.

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).

However, in reality, this kind of sequel doesn't quite work, always feeling watered down, due to the lack of originality.

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 velocitIn 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 velocitin originality it makes up for in sheer velocitin sheer velocity.

Not only does the film provide nothing in the way of originality, but it lacks any real scares to boot.

R - rated by virtue of scatalogical humor — penii, both of the flaccid and majorly erect variety, crowd the screen; jaws dangle, gawking at flopping mammaries; — and frivolous vulgarities, Baywatch fails to insert much conviction into its raunch and lacks even more in the originality department.

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).

What it lacks in originality and direction, Kickboxer Retaliation makes up by leaving no stuntman unscathed and no prop unsmashed; the fight scenes are top - drawer, and it makes you wish that Alain Moussi would get the chance to go toe to toe with the likes of Iko Uwais and Donnie Yen.

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.

While this is a remake, it lacks originality in that it also has obviously absorbed the terrific format of Michael Haneke's «Funny Games,» which features two preppie - looking killers who take a family hostage.

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

A cute movie with some laughs that the kids will like, Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs lacks in originality compared to its recent animated peers.

With shades of Lexus LC coupe and Alfa Romeo Giulia evident in the driver - focused cowling and hidden infotainment screens, the interior perhaps lacks the originality of the exterior.

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.

The release of Hybrid does at least do one thing positive in that it makes all of the other games in the Summer of Arcade line - up released so far more forgiving in their lack of originality.

Add in a Hollywood spy style of soundtrack, a touch of voice acting and a plethora of sound effects and Splinter Cell is a decent enough game, it just lacks a little originality and smooth controls.

The single player may be lacking in originality and voice - acting, but the multi-player experience is what will suck every bit of negativity and skepticism out from players that give it a try.

The single player may be lacking in originality and voice - acting, but the multi-player experience is what will suck every bit of negativity

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 concept and originality are there, it just lacks very clearly in most areas of execution.

The story has some flare to it, but unfortunately, it is pitifully lacking in substance, or any kind of originality.

In fact if you had never played another Batman game before this you may well think it's the greatest thing since sliced wheat product, unfortunately its one weakness is its lack of originality.

Even with the lack of gameplay variety in its quest, Pokemon Colosseum is one hugely challenging game, and it has enough originality, not to mention a whole assortment uniquely catchable creatures, in its design to encourage both newbies and veterans alike.