Sentences with phrase «overweeningly clever script»

Overall, conventional, overstylized and unevenly paced storytelling, backed by some atmospheric coldness, render the final product undercooked, unfocused and all around decidedly underwhelming, but lively style, a strong soundtrack, a clever script and plenty of colorful performances drive enough intrigue and entertainment value to make «CBGB» a messy, yet ultimately decent dramatization of the rise of the underground rock era of the mid-1970s.

Smith's weak dialogue is the most disappointing part, as his strength has always been his clever scripts.

A surprisingly enjoyable film about an unlikely subject that's brought to life through a clever script, understated wit, finely executed film editing, and excellent performances by Christian Bale, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling.

But Steven Rogers deserves the credit for creating the very clever script.

Boasting a cracking cast and a deliciously clever script, State of Play is a polished political thriller not to be missed.

As I often write, black comedy is a difficult genre to pull off, but thanks to Todd Phillips comfort with outlandish material working from a clever script by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, it all comes together to form a funny and satisfying movie that belongs next to Apatow's finest in the burgeoning «bromance» genre.

Shada was written by Douglas Adams, it was a very clever script that would have probably been my second favorite Baker episode if it had been completed.

I agree with those who suggest Slumdog is overrated — although it was a clever script and well - executed.

Though the film moves at a fairly slow pace, meandering towards its crackerjack ending, it's never boring, and that's to the immense credit of Garland's clever script and some excellent performances.

Yeah okay, so Ti West had a clever script and stylish aesthetic sense, but what else did this film have?

A sharply clever script and relentlessly kinetic structure keep us thoroughly entertained all the way through this corny zombie action - comedy.

Yet Wright has found an untapped wellspring, using Anthony McCarten's sometimes overweeningly clever script to beat a propulsive path through familiar material, giving us both a compelling process movie, full of speech and spittle, and an arresting little character study.

Then Twohy starts layering in flashbacks to fill in the back - stories, up to an extended black and white sequence that sorts out the loose ends and sets things up for the frantic, action - charged climax.The first half of the film builds the atmosphere perfectly, establishing the characters with economy thanks to a clever script and an especially strong cast.

With a warm, clever script by William Goldman, the movie follows Butch and Sundance as they seek adventure farther and farther south.

Though the film moves at a fairly slow pace, meandering towards its crackerjack ending via Caleb's sessions with Ava and his post-meeting debriefings with Nathan, it's never boring, and that's to the immense credit of Garland's clever script and some excellent performances.

A sharply clever script and relentlessly kinetic structure keep us thoroughly entertained all the way...

This is mostly thanks to King's clever script, which re-arranges and beefs up lines from the original «Patrick.»

Once again writer Steven Knight has crafted a clever script that oozes intrigue, keeping the viewer on the back foot for the majority.

Ted Koland crafts a clever script that takes a really simple story and lets it naturally unfold.

Down With Love — which has already closed in Chicago — is entertaining thanks to Eve Ahlert and Dennis Drake's clever script, Peyton Reed's mainly assured direction, inventive production and costume design, a musical number behind the final credits I'd happily swap all of Chicago for, and even a miscast Renee Zellweger pulling off a difficult climactic monologue.

Most of the laughs will come from snippets of the film, but the game builds on that humor with its own clever script.

I got to do some action stuff in it and I thought it was really kind of a clever script.

It has been praised for its clever script.

Though Eisenberg's excessive voiceover narration bogs down the first act, the film quickly evolves into a crackling zombie romp powered by a clever script, goofy physical comedy — the filmmakers get a lot of mileage out of Harrelson's amusingly over-the-top means of dispatching the undead — and the yin - yang comic chemistry of the eternally adorable Eisenberg and good - ol» - boy Harrelson.

But thanks to a clever script from Mark Perez, the film manages to make sense of it all.

Ruth is a character with countless layers, and it would be unfair to say that these layers exclusively come from a clever script.

With a fiendishly clever script from Jack Reacher writer - director Christopher McQuarrie, the finest action - sequences - as - adrenaline - soaked - therapy - sessions money can buy, and a captivating performance from newcomer Rebecca Ferguson, the fifth film in this endlessly inventive franchise hit yet another level of delicious absurdity in its exploitation of masculine vanity.

Credit to both Bill Holderman and Erin Simms for putting together such a clever script.

McDonagh has crafted a clever script, filled with irony — and memorable characters abound.

# 3 A funny, clever script; well - cast lead actors; skillful direction — all - around first - class entertainment.

Unfortunately without the quality humor, twisted plot or clever script writing.

«While it's all incredibly energetic, the big win here is Pegg and Wright's clever script.

Spectacular location shooting, exquisite cinematography, effective sound editing and a killer soundtrack combine to elevate the film above its clever script and solid acting.

It's a very clever script.

With a clever script that successfully updates many Christmas myths and dialogue that crackles with sophisticated wit, this movie offers the kind of pre-holiday experience that parents and children alike will appreciate.»

John Sayles (who previously wrote Piranha for Dante) came with Dante from the Corman movie factory and contributes a clever script (adapted from a novel by Gary Brandner) with some character nice touches in the supporting roles and a modicum of wit in the dialogue.

Hanks performs admirably in all three of his roles (four if you count his hand in developing the songs), most notably as author of this rather clever script.

When it isn't doing that, it's simply being hilarious, thanks to the clever script and the two leads.

Zootopia — My favorite animated film of the year has a clever script, a quick pace with plenty of inventive sequences, interesting characters, and a timely message.

the director did a very consistent job but i have to admit that the second part wasn perfect if you compare it with the first.the movie had some very good taken scenes and a nice clever script.

From their smart, tactical gameplay to their dramatic narratives full of memorable characters, the D&D RPGs represented something gamers had never seen before and have hardly seen since: Role - playing adventures that combined deep gameplay systems with accessible interfaces, attractive graphics, sweeping scores, gripping stories and clever scripts.

A combination of pitch - perfect voice casting and clever scripts has become one of the series» hallmarks, and that tradition continues in SuperChargers.

Not exact matches

The script is clever and moving, too.

John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein «s Game Night is a hilarious R - rated romp that's not afraid to push the envelope with its clever twists and turns, thanks to Mark Perez «s reliable script and a crop of great performances, led with confidence and ease by Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams and Kyle Chandler.

Kaufman's script is never especially clever and often is rather pretentious.

The cast does a fine collective job, and Mr. Brill's script flirts with clever charm here and there.

Johnny Severin and Nicholas David Brandt's... clever and original script takes an unexpected turn at nearly every intersection, resulting in a funny and big - hearted coming - of - age romance.

Her work keeps us from realizing that Besson's script has botched the chance to tell a deeper story, one that's not just bombastically exciting and superficially clever, but quietly tragic.

There isn't much to root for there — Aidan seems selfish, his kids are cartoons, his dad's a jerk — and yet Braff manages to infuse his script with enough pearls of pop wisdom and clever jokes that the movie is nonetheless entertaining.

This a super-Sorkiny Aaron Sorkin script — full of the kind of well - timed zingers and clever turns of phrase that never occur to us in real life.