Sentences with phrase «lacking narrative momentum»

As directed by John Curran (Tracks), the deliberately paced film takes a straightforward approach yet too often lacks narrative momentum.

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There are other issues here, ones that involve pacing and tone and narrative momentum and Bilbo's own lack of significance in a story that's allegedly all about him, but all I can think about right now, 30 minutes after exiting the theater, is how badly I need to go see it again at a reasonable 24 frames per second in regular old 2D in the hope that I can fully immerse myself into this too - long, too - repetitive saga.

It's fairly tedious stuff that's compounded by a lack of narrative momentum and an almost aggressively deliberate pace, with, in terms of the latter, the movie's slowness ultimately preventing the viewer from working up any interest in (or enthusiasm for) the protagonist's feel - good antics.

Critics Consensus: 13 Minutes explores an oft - neglected corner of World War II history with just enough craft and narrative momentum to offset a disappointing lack of subtlety.

Critic Consensus: 13 Minutes explores an oft - neglected corner of World War II history with just enough craft and narrative momentum to offset a disappointing lack of subtlety.

The movie's failure is especially disappointing given the effectiveness of the stars» work here, and yet the actors» ample charisma is eventually rendered moot in the face of a narrative that's almost entirely lacking in momentum.

With a considerably scattershot plot, one which has a somewhat episode design, Nerdland lacks some of the narrative momentum that comes from more cohesive stories.

And yet, while the film boasts great performances, the narrative and overall drama lacks the ferocity, momentum and intensity of Gray's other work.

What the film lacks in narrative coherence and momentum, rookie director Jerome Reybaud compensates with a layered character study about sexuality and fulfillment, an incisive glimpse into its bucolic setting, and a sometimes playful examination of technology's influence on relationships.