Sentences with phrase «lacks substance»

But while the government fails to recognise the representative voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the National Congress, this initiative lacks substance.

Unfortunately, this is one reason why many fail to make an impression with HR managers because their resume lacks substance.

If you make this section too lengthy, it will defeat the purpose of creating it, and if it is too simple that it lacks substance, it will also be counterproductive, which could bring your search for the job to an abrupt end.

I've had executives come in who invested a hundred dollars in a so - called «professionally written résumé», and then get defensive when I point out that the document lacks substance and focus.

The pullback from the recent highs above $ 1,750 lacks substance (i.e. volumes are well below the 30 - day average).

It's a provocative statement, but it lacks substance...

Good ad, but lacks the substance of what McCain's plan really is.

They are used as moral weapons in a debate that lacks substance.

But it lacks substance of its own.

Could you elaborate on the ways in which you thought this long piece «lacks substance», Bill?

For Mr. Pissarro and Mr. Nairne the attractiveness of Mr. Quinn's art often misleads critics, prompting them to believe that it lacks substance.

The artist «disguises» his paintings behind surfaces that seem devoid of immediate meaning, thus distancing them from art that is pleasing at first glance, but lacks substance in reality.

Not that he lacks substance, although anyone who calls a three - inch - tall wire twist a portrait has managed to keep his sense of humor.

It lacks substance, and fails to gain an individuality from Borderlands.

When you first put it in, you are immediately assaulted by offensively - bad graphics and a career mode that lacks substance.

Though the plot itself lacks substance and length, how the story is told is a kind of storytelling feat within itself.

In essence, open world games can be visually stunning but simultaneously feel hollow with many other areas giving off a feeling that lacks substance, and in doing so many gaps and spaces become prominent by the bareness of an open world game's design.

Unfortunately neither the similarity nor charm extend much beyond the character visuals, as Mutants in Manhattan lacks the substance, variety and cohesion that made Transformers» autobot rampage such an unexpected hit.

Let's hope that the next game in the series will offer both a brilliant round of golf as well as the return of many of the options from previous games as opposed to it being only a brilliant round of golf that lacks substance in other areas in the way that this game does.

Isaac offers local co-op multiplayer but it lacks substance.

Everything is much too repetitive and lacks substance.

Just like most tired cliches, it makes a great sound bite but it lacks any substance once you scratch below the surface.

The cushion in the front seat lacks substance and the edge folds in occasionally as one enters the vehicle.

It's perky and fun but lacks the substance of a true driver's car,» says Nadine Armstrong.

The film might've been a compelling character study, but the script lacks substance.

Joe Wright's World War Two weepie is a near masterpiece that only lacks the substance of great performances.

The story itself is pretty nothingy; the cutscenes are stylish but the plot lacks substance, and the more cinematic climactic mission was a total let - down compared to the freeform, tense one - on - one expeditions that led up to it.

There is a mention of «Cat Flu» that is going around, and while this plot device halfway plays out, it ultimately lacks the substance to gain any footing in the story overall.

Joseph Kosinski (Tron: Legacy) directs his own graphic novel, and the result is a beautiful and impressive looking film that lacks substance and fails to develop any characters for us to care about.

In fact, if there's any complaint about the film at all, it's that the Susan segment feels a little cold (no doubt a reflection of the characters that inhabit it) and lacks the substance and nerve - wracking tension of the other storyline.

Unfortunately, it plods too much and lacks the substance to become worthwhile.

Despite a decent running time, «Making» sticks with fluff and lacks substance.

Maybe others get something from this male bonding experience, but I think it lacks substance.

Superficial but pleasant romantic thriller that lacks substance but has a certain charm.

Atonement is a near masterpiece that only lacks the substance of great performances.

Unfortunately, the actual movie lacks the substance to back up that well - meaning story, meaning it's a formula that just works better as a two - minute music video.

Although an improvement on Emmerich's usual oeuvre, Anonymous lacks the substance or intelligence so obviously strived for.

The film has a big - time Michael Mann vibe to it, but lacks the substance and talent, even though the attempt is admirable.

To complain that The Neon Demon lacks substance or that it doesn't have anything to say about our cultural obsession with beauty is to miss the crazy, cracked pageant unfolding in front of you.

The films biggest problem is that it lacks substance to the overall story.

Midnight in Paris is frothy and fun, yes; but that is not to say it lacks substance.

In the practice of meditation, [hopefully] all that is real remains, and all that lacks the substance of an essential self dissipates.

«This story is not only baseless but lacks substance in its entirety, hence should be disregarded.

Mandelson argued that a debate could expose Cameron's weaknesses, saying the Conservative leader «lacks substance» and «might come across as someone who exudes effortless superiority in public but loses his rag in private».

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has called on Nigerians to disregard reports claiming impending attacks by Boko Haram terrorists in some south western states of the country, saying it is not only baseless but lacks substance in its entirety.

Obama lacks substance, apparently, despite the dry policy speeches he's happy to give, and the Obamagirl video fits into the world - view of that part of the political commentariat that doesn't want to take him seriously.

Your article is a waste of time and lacks substance.

It's feel good religion that lacks any substance and it's the main reason I found no reason to attend.

In other words, Christians living in New York City exist in an environment less conducive to a faith that lacks substance.

It is a naive claim that lacks substance.