Sentences with phrase «overly jokey»

-- are often explored in the service of an overly jokey screenplay that lacks the sharpness of Allen's best work.

2 borders on being overly jokey at times, with several gags that come thisclose to overstaying there welcome, it tows the line in favor of great laughs.

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I often find jokey, overly familiar group commentaries to be frustrating, but this one is unusually warm with camaraderie — and extra-special in the way it reveals the collective discontent of its participants.