Sentences with phrase «plot devices»

Then you move onto the actual script and you see the story just starts going and makes no attempt to separate itself from familiar plot devices of the «boy out to avenge his father's death» bit.

As a Christian fiction book writer, you will follow standard fiction plot devices, adding a Christian fiction slant.

Somewhere in the hinterlands, flanked by hard - boiled detective fiction on one side and cloying cozies on the other, exists a brand of mystery offering up the plot devices of, say, an Agatha Christie, but lacking the violence of, say, a Mickey Spillane.

Combined, these plot devices provide an underlying chill and suspicion that settles early in the story and never dissipates.

It can be tempting to pull off # 1 by using minor characters, or unrelated themes or plot devices in your opening chapter to hook readers before starting the main story in Chapter 2.

Find something new, or, better still, invent it, and avoid McGuffins — plot devices used solely as motivators, in the form of sought - after objects or goals — like the plague.

Our reviewer says of the book: «With complex characters, spicy dialogue, clever plot devices and a liberal dose of humor — as is always the case with Hallinan — Herbie's Game is a fine read.»

All of its characters are bundles of cliches and baldly sketched ideas, plot devices with lips.

More came, and, eventually, they were plot devices for Jim Starlin's 1991 series The Infinity Gauntlet, which will be loosely adapted into Avengers: Infinity War.

All of the games stories are bland and a lot of the plot devices are used over and over throughout.

So the stuff that worked in the first movie (the Euro enemies, the vengeance plotline) stays, and the stuff that works as original plot devices (opening the playing field to all of New York, having another tough guy character) is just icing on a deliciously explosive cake.

Admittedly, some of the plot devices here may seem familiar to fans of actors like Seth Rogen.

All of the characters are essentially plot devices.

This medical advice is brought to you by convenient plot devices.

The heroes are shown as capable of making mistakes while the villains actually react to events as people and not as plot devices.

There are also some weird plot devices that never get fully explained, like if Barnabus was an only child, how is he related to these people?

What Rememory wants to show us about those ideas is constantly deferred for a routine mystery that only incorporates those ideas as plot devices.

But they're also primarily plot devices — Klaue a catalyst responsible for the defining moment of tragedy, and Ross something of a stand - in for the audience.

It also helps that it looks like it's not going to burden itself with tricky, insipid, explanatory plot devices and is just going to deliver a lot of ass - kicking dinosaur action.

Simple plot devices to give the player a reason to do something other than just enjoying the rhythm challenges to follow.

Whilst the performances are strong, the rather extreme plot devices can seem a little clunky.

Instead of offering up anything original though, this story gives us a variety of inane plot devices borrowed from one romantic comedy or another as well as some Republican bashing.

However, the screenplay by Joey Hartstone (LBJ) veers into tangents and clumsy plot devices that limit the suspense and emotional impact.

Speaking of plot devices, I could live without Linda's narration.

Indeed, Days doesn't have a plot as much as it has plot devices.

Regardless, the infusion of half - formed side characters and walking plot devices (Dawn & Sunny) detract from the real core of the narrative, which is Marianne's quest for independence and her strange flirtations with the Bog King.

Whatever character arcs the respective actors were on, the final cut of the film makes them out to be forgettable plot devices, helping the principal characters move from clue to clue via some thin «conflict» and «resolution.»

It's the rare movie of his that kind of gets bogged down later in the film as it tries to explain all plot devices that are set up at the beginning.

But even by those standards, «John Carter» is a bit of a slog — characters and relationships and conflicts and plot devices to keep track of, none of them worth the brain power you spend sorting them out.

The result is a mix of heavily derivative plot devices and intriguing themes concerning whether humans are worthy for the next world.

That's when you get stranded on the new Island of Palanoi, along with a new batch of survivors and a new batch of predicatable plot devices to hack and club your way through.

But Waititi also knows there's a unique groove to be found in the middle of all of this, and when the movie syncs up everything from its auteur's facility for sight gags to the actors» impressive young - fuck - up - meets - old - fart chemistry, Wilderpeople generates enough good will to make the stalest of plot devices feel semi-fresh.

Built around the hoariest of plot devices (a Dubliner stalked by his evil doppelganger), with hammy acting to match, this attempt to highlight the social cost of Ireland's economic revival suffers from the same identity crisis as its tormented hero.

However, I found it to be mildly entertaining despite the hokey sentimentality and contrived plot devices.

Too many ideas, too many characters, too many contrivances and not enough depth keep this from being nothing more than a collection of a handful of funny moments strung together by a series of phony baloney plot devices you've seen before (and seen better).

The Disney franchise scrapes the bottom of the sea for ideas, splashing the audience with familiar plot devices.

Sure, if you really think about it, this probably is a story that keeps space politics and plot devices simple to keep it understandable and enjoyable, but you'll be so entertained watching you won't even notice.

Composite characters, plot devices, dramatic license, and artistic flourishes are understandably necessary in the effort to condense and create an entertaining final product fit for ticket buyers.

In particular, the great cryptanalyst Joan Clarke's life is twisted into a series of plot devices that never quite ring true while her actual story should have been more than interesting enough.

Important because: It redefines the world Infinity War will play out in, and establishes some potentially major plot devices

Bolstered by a memorably strong performance by Edward Norton, American History X is a mish - mash of decent ideas defeated by overly manipulative plot devices and unrealistic moral grandstanding.

Taken collectively, these artifacts are the mother of all MacGuffins - plot devices that drive the narrative, but may or may not have much to do with the true message of the story.

It took me until now to realize that all women are plot devices in Rian Johnson's universe.

The most amusing aspect of «Beerfest» is how it knowingly exploits numerous plot devices, from the cameo to the conveniently unknown relative (what they do with that waves a middle finger at every movie critic alive, which is why I found it so funny) to needless boob shot after boob shot after boob shot.

The other, and more troubling aspect to the film is Mr. Johnson's use of women as plot devices or Male Support Systems.

In celebration of The Disaster Artist movie release and The Room's 15 year anniversary, Co-star, line producer and former Wiseau roommate Greg Sestero is coming to town to present an exclusive behind the scenes documentary about the making of The Room, a live reading of this first edition of Tommy's screenplay, which features settings, dialogue and plot devices that never made it on screen!

1:15 pm — TCM — Marnie Marnie gets something of a bad rap, I think, because it comes right after Hitchcock's amazing Vertigo — North by Northwest — Psycho — The Birds streak of genius, but I think it's one of Hitchcock's most underrated films, despite a few somewhat obvious plot devices and the fact that «Tippi» Hedren can't act.

As the film progresses, it's very clear that the home invasion aspect of the film is the least of its plot devices and that is what makes this flick all the more fun to revisit and show new viewers.

You must also give credit to the two main leads who help make some of the familiar plot devices feel fresh again.

Pantera's bubbly personality shines throughout, and though a handful of overly familiar plot devices occasionally sterilize its uniqueness, the film ultimately feels honest and authentic.