Sentences with phrase «of interesting subplots»

Check out our video... https://t.co/jaryJI7Cha — Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 28, 2015 There are a number of interesting subplots to today's top two clash.

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KEVIN DURANT: One of the more interesting subplots of last season came in March when Durant missed more than a month with an MCL sprain and tibial bone bruise.

But this time out, Gore Verbinski «s last go - round, it seemed the only way they could cram in more Sparrow was to include a hallucination subplot in which we get multiple Sparrows talking to each other — the film abandoning even the pretense of interest in the bland, chemistry - free romance between Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom.

The ancillary subplots aren't nearly as interesting this time around (particularly the stuff between Michael Kelly's Chief of Staff and Rachel Brosnahan's reformed call girl), and even the main story feels a bit stretched at times with the constant back and forth between Underwood and Raymond Tusk, but there's rarely a dull moment thanks to the excellent writing and performances.

Music factors into the romantic fragments of Creed's subplot in interesting ways, and if Ludwig Goransson's score feels as comfortable as the narrative formula, a steady, throbbing hum apparent each time Creed and Bianca interact succeeds in creating a fitting tone.

That's interesting, I suppose, but the murder subplot never doesn't feel like a gratuitous «hook» in a show blessed with such a unique and potent milieu, and it paves the way for more gangster shit from a former writer of «The Sopranos» (Winter) who apparently can't leave that series behind.2

In a subplot that goes nowhere, at least nowhere interesting, Norah, under false pretenses, befriends a woman (Mary Lynn Rajskub) whose mother was a victim in one of the crime scene mop - ups.

Lame subplots involving Bobby's sister (Sari Lennick) and gangster brother (Corey Stoll) only get in the way of the more interesting love story, which benefits from Eisenberg and Stewart's excellent chemistry.

Unfortunately, this noble quest spins off a number of less interesting subplots: Sam's relationship with the mother of the dead man's son, Dennis» infatuation with Gray, and the Fritz / Gray coupling.

The film brings up an interesting subplot, presumably to be further explored in sequels: a local Indian tribe is apparently the sworn enemy of the vampires.

It's hard to imagine a subplot of less interest than the money problems of foxy hostage - taker Sandrine (Sandrine Holt)-- and this week's scheme to hijack a high - rolling poker game to help her out, leaving the captive Sanders family in the lurch for a bit, is so preposterously tangential it's all you can do to control the eye roll.

I mean, for all the lip service the picture plays to a more liberal worldview, what with its woman doctors, massaging of the nobility of the «Third World,» and punishing jerks with fifteen - hundred dollar raincoats, there's a disturbing moment where, preparing to run from a tidal wave, the main white hero Sam grabs his white love interest (Emmy Rossum), the white hero's romantic subplot's white rival grabs a black peer, and the black homeless comic relief grabs his dog.

The romantic subplot between Gamora and Star - Lord is somewhat undercooked, but all of the above made me root for it in spite of myself, if only because it would be legitimately interesting - and for this genre, (nearly) ground - breaking - to see them pair off, procreate, and be faced with a half - pink / half - green baby of their own, with whom to (hopefully) do slightly better than Ego and Thanos did with them.

The film's three Oscar - winning screenwriters are the true main protagonists of The Tourist, as they expand the movie with so many different subplots that eventually the tension to keep audiences interested is present, even if it's a tad forced.

The romantic subplot grates, but hey, every superhero needs a love interest (with the possible exception of Castratoman) and the film could have done with being a bit more compact.

Once I realigned my expectations with the reality of the movie, I began to enjoy myself — though there wasn't as much hockey as I'd hoped (more on that in a minute), the romantic subplot, between Doug, and self - professed slut and lover of the violence of hockey, Eva (Alison Pill) captured my interest, not for its sweetness or charm, which it had, but because Eva was quirky, but in a realistic manner.

For all its flaws however; the subplots that could be removed and the occasionally jarring cuts back to less interesting strands of the story, I was entertained and fulfilled by this brave, often powerful piece of cinema.

Most of the film plays like your typical fish - out - of - water story before switching focus to the romantic subplot between Alan and Zahara in the final act, but while it's an interesting development that explores the difficulties of such a relationship in Saudi Arabia, it feels so rushed that Tykwer is unable to give it the attention it deserves.

Screenwriter Kelley Sane generally does an effective job of balancing the various characters and their respective storylines, though there's certainly no denying that some of these subplots are far more interesting than others (ie there's a seemingly pointless digression concerning an illicit relationship between two young Arabs, the relevance of which isn't made clear until the film's final moments).

It's not that «Annihilation» is lacking in interesting concepts, it's that they're wrapped around predictable subplots and a ragbag of conflicting tones.

Army of One's romantic subplot illustrates why King of Comedy was better off not being weighed down by a half hour of scenes featuring Rupert Pupkin's arbitrary love interest (played by, I du n no, Maria Conchita Alonso) about how, as a woman of a certain age who's been banged around by life a bit, she's lucky to have a good - hearted, if someone eccentric ambitious young show business striver like Pupkin in her life.

And here are the five most disappointing films of the year: On the Road (Michael Winterbottom's Wolf Alice tour movie can't even find something interesting in its fictional subplot), Hampstead (a painfully strained romantic comedy set in a twee version of London), The Book of Henry (Colin Trevorrow missteps with this convoluted thriller), The Snowman (Michael Fassbender struggles to sustain this lifeless Scandinavian mystery) and Pitch Perfect 3 (it's painful to watch the Bellas try their hand at action - comedy).

Had the film played the interesting premise it proposes from its start, it could have made for a solid Shyamalan thriller; instead it unsatisfactorily raises a variety of issues and subplots (young romance, the journey).

There are flaws such as the Finn / Rose subplot being not that interesting, runtime can drag a bit, Laura Dern's character not making much sense, Luke Skywalker not really being the trainer to Rey I was hoping he would be, certain characters that felt wasted, and an unnecessary and cheesy scene towards the end of the film that ruins, what could've been, one of the most impactful moments in Star Wars history.

Along the way, there is always an interjected subplot of having a love interest, where the couple initially seems to revel in bliss as if nothing could tear their bond apart.

A subplot involving the network's takeover by a group of social - media - aware Millennials adds a little bite, although the best jokes at the workplace involve Bridget intentionally or unintentionally sabotaging an interview (Bridget taking a phone call leads to Miranda saying about a recently deceased, genocidal dictator, «At least he was always interesting»).

In the interest of padding the running time to nearly a full two hours, Perry also adds a second woman - in - distress subplot involving a mysterious new pharmacy assistant (Brandy Norwood) on the run from something — or someone — in her troubled past.

In Hollywood math, the 61 - year - old actress is the perfect age to be a septuagenarian's love interest, which she does in one of the subplots that doesn't particularly go anywhere.

Along with a proposed third volume of «Kill Bill,» the director has also expressed interest in a possible sequel to «Inglourious Basterds» (expanding a subplot from his original script following a unit of African - American soldiers) and remakes of the 1966 martial arts classic «Come Drink with Me» and the Russ Meyer exploitation film, «Faster, Pussycat!

With a subplot involving a secret agent (Winstone) the movie turns out to deliver a sharp, resounding message about our political system, special interests, and the potential of America.

At some point, our digital love interests, which used to be mainly provided by major developers and relegated to subplots, became the focus of mainstream games.

While not too much has changed since the excellent original, a fresh coat of paint and a fun (if limited) subplot help keep things interesting.

It has interesting side quests, with interesting subplots, the monster hunting Witcher Contracts, finding Treasures to upgrade your armour and weaponry as well as places of interest littering the map.