Sentences with phrase «performance sight gags»

Not exact matches

Except for a few individual lines and sight gags, a brilliantly over-the-top action - comedy sequence near the midsection, and some characteristically sharp performances (including the one by Brolin, who imbues what might've otherwise been a granite - jawed killer meathead with recognizable humanity) there's not much to fondly recall here.

There's no attempt at drama here, just good, old - fashioned screwball comedy abounding with double - entendres and sight gags and anchored by two charmingly presentational and presentationally charming lead performances.

But it features terrific supporting performances as well, especially from male love interests portrayed by Don Johnson, Richard Dreyfuss, Andy Garcia and Nelson, who is responsible for the film's Big Talker of a sight gag, when his character runs afoul of a double dose of Viagra.

Although filled with sight gags and great performances, «Vice» is the sort of movie that requires two hours of uninterrupted attention; maybe four to allow a second watch.

THE GOOD: Gene Wilder's masterfully funny performance, Peter Boyle's endearing portrayal of the monster, the lush black and white photography, a great song and dance number, Gene Hackman (The French Connection, Bonnie and Clyde) as the blind man, Mel Brooks» adept direction, and some genuinely hilarious sight gags and characters.