Sentences with phrase «lack of suspense»

The music was fitting, but did not aid in the lack of suspense, and would get repetitive if I was stuck on puzzles.

But while the film is a pretty run - of - the - mill political thriller with some minor pacing issues and a surprising lack of suspense, it's boosted by some great acting.

Tension builds up as the hijackers set a deadline, isolate the Israeli passengers and wait to see if Rabin might respect their demands but with lack of suspense or drama, the seven days pass off on a flat - note.

Whether it was the general lack of suspense and sense of preordained coronation in the air — with really only Sandra Bullock's Best Actress victory being the only category of the four main acting awards still a bit up in the air — or just my own bloated seasonal malaise, I couldn't really get that amped leading up to the Academy Awards this year, and neither could I be counted on (obviously) to tap out exhaustive analysis after the fact.

Clearly that won't be the case with a four - time Oscar - nominated actor and that lack of suspense kills the film faster than any zombie army.

The only thing that doesn't work in this otherwise enjoyable film is the lack of suspense in the third act.

It's one of the reasons for the lack of suspense that makes this film less sharp than the material demands.

«Welcome to the Punch» displays a lot more potential than the recently released «The Sweeney,» but it still falls short due a lack of suspense and personality.

One bad thing about the movie was the lack of suspense it offered.

Nevertheless, it shows loose threads but at the same time, an important lack of suspense right now.

(Although even if you know none of this story, there's a distinct lack of suspense.)

Not exact matches

All this should be the stuff of nail - biting drama, but there's a curious shortage of suspense in the protracted countdown to day seven, along with a lack of impact in the rushed handling of the rescue itself — all of which is especially disappointing in light of Padilha's sharp execution of the 2002 Brazilian hijacking doc, Bus 174.

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

Rope's staginess and lack of that usual edge - of - the - seat suspense leaves it kind of dangling in the air a bit...

Lacked the suspense of the second movie or the plot of the first.

What the film lacks is genuine suspense, because for all of its twists and turns, the set - up never reels us in effectively enough to bother paying attention when things become odd, and all interest is jettisoned in time for the epilogue where all is supposed to be explained.

Surprisingly, when Colonel Nelec literally comes face - to - face with the realities of the situation he is facing with in Lillian, the suspense and excitement which should be amplifying the moment is sorely lacking.

Considering the lack of space, lack of cast and lack of special effects it sure is loaded with suspense, thrills and solid film making.

A Freddy Krueger figure, in other words, is transmogrified into a Jaws one, adding a rich layer of suspense to a film that lacked the thrill of, to borrow from another famous Curry grotesque, «anticipation.»

One of the pleasures of the gentle and unpretentious Southside With You, along with its sprightly pacing and nicely evoked Chicago locations, is the film's near - complete lack of traditional suspense.

It is merely a bombardment of ugly imagery and noise that tries to make up for a lack of inspiration for suspense and chills.

At only 83 minutes, The Hitcher is bad, but not unwatchable, but the lack of tension, intrigue, and evocative suspense makes it a waste of time for any who've ever seen the original.

For a story with as much built - in suspense — which it occasionally executes, but not as often as it should — «The Fifth Estate» is not nearly as engaging as it should be, and that is because of the lack of character development.

What it truly lacks is acuteness, because as a end - up of the Hitchcock style, the moments where Brooks actually spoofs the Master of Suspense are too few and far between, and the rest of the film is mostly uninspired filler.

The movie explores the lack of empathy for one another, while at the same time operates on many levels including as a suspense thriller, a character - driven piece, a musical (there's a even great dance number) and finally a story of love, grief and loss.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is written at a level so low, even 8 - year - olds will find it lacking, and because another sequel is already in pre-production, there's not much suspense as to how this one is going to end.

Regardless that this is a prequel so we know that Leatherface is going to survive and therefore lacks any suspense at all, as a movie Leatherface is all over the place with references to what comes later shoehorned in — like the blink - and - you'll - miss - it appearance of Grandpa in the opening scenes and the character of Hartman (the unscrupulous Mayor in Texas Chainsaw 3D was called Hartman, in case you'd forgotten)-- and details that just don't make sense, such as Drayton being portrayed as a psychopathic killer but yet in Tobe Hooper's original movie he «takes no pleasure in killing», and three people climbing into a cow's carcass to hide from the police which looks as dumb as it sounds.

Ugly, shoddy, poorly written and totally lacking in characterization or suspense, this latest incarnation of the Marvel Comic «Fantastic Four» is a case study in soulless summer spectacle run amok.

Unfortunately, The Face of Love lacks The Master of Suspense's steady direction and doesn't quite come together.

The lack of action and suspense within the proceedings becomes increasingly problematic as the film progresses, as the viewer is never entirely given a reason to care about Tom's plight - as screenwriter Matthew Aldrich disguises such deficiencies by piling on one complication after another.

No movie franchise embodies the term «meh» better than the «Divergent» tetralogy, because although the second installment is a competently made sci - fi thriller, it suffers from many of the same problems as the last movie — namely, a troubling lack of excitement, suspense and emotion.

The film lacks any of the brooding menace and suspense that made Darko so memorable.

The second film with «Gold» in the title for McConaughey, is an average drama that lacks adventure or suspense as it runs through the ups and downs of ambition.

PSYCHO Gus Van Sant's shot - for - shot du plication of the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock classic lacks the suspense of the original — we know the shocks before they arrive — but his direction is strong and rhythmic, and he manages to salute and respectfully spoof Hitchcock at the same time.

I must admit, I'm not a huge fan of horror films, mostly because I find many of them lacking in suspense and good stories, and Ginger Snaps isn't really an exception despite the fine qualities.

«Eddie the Eagle» will be a huge hit in Britain, but the lack of information on Eddie Edwards in the States could provide American audiences with quite a compelling suspense story, despite the fictional elements to the movie.

It's an absorbing read but lacks the riveting suspense and intricacies of some of his previous works.