Sentences with phrase «plot elements»

Think tanks are not just plot elements in novels or adventure fantasy.

This trio of tales uses plot elements from the original stories in wonderfully inventive and deliciously brilliant ways.

And for me, when a movie gets the character themes right and doesn't really screw up the other plot elements, I become a believer!

Students can also create a story with different plot elements using the game they play and add more creative elements.

Those familiar with the 1959 epic will recognize many of the same plot elements in this production.

Aside from this, the game follows the core plot elements of the franchise rather closely.

It runs out of steam; the various plot elements never resonate.

Be aware that while we do our best to avoid spoilers it is impossible to disguise all details and some may reveal crucial plot elements.

And when it does finally catch fire — even with the more ludicrous plot elements — it's fantastic.

One of the big problems of the film lies in the opening credit sequence, where several plot elements are introduced without explanation, and then never answered.

A mini game lets players unlock additional plot elements.

The series will consist of eight standalone episodes that will not repeat plot elements or actors.

If I'm talking about very specific plot elements, yes I'm going to put a spoiler tag, since it's better to be safe than sorry.

The first film successfully avoided the lackluster plot elements whenever possible, so that we might have fun with the characters.

Also, there's a lot of unrealistic plot elements and questionable behavior that requires you to suspend some disbelief to properly enjoy the film as a whole.

I knew characters would or wouldn't do things, which determined plot elements.

Another positive plot element is the game's supporting cast - many of whom might initially seem like unlikely recruits.

Even if you've played all the games up to now, there is a strong possibility that some integral plot elements have completely passed you by.

It was very compelling putting all of the pieces of the puzzle together in this story and figuring out what all of the scattered plot elements lead up to.

Fan fiction stories are created by fans and use characters, locations, and plot elements from original works.

The remake was shot differently, with (arguably) better actors, with a higher budget, and slightly different plot elements.

I am very proud of this novel and feel that it offers several plot elements that most of my readers may not be used to.

Major characters aren't properly fleshed out in cutscenes; it's hard to tell what the villains actually want in the game; the 13th chapter of the story is a torturous slog that introduces major plot elements out of nowhere that aren't followed up.

Part of the film's charm is its self - effacing nature and willingness to point out the absurdity of certain plot elements.

For me, the key to a book, whether set in a fantasy / future world or a current one is whether the world makes sense - I can suspend disbelief for the purposes of entering the world of the book but I can not suspend it for plot elements that don't make sense within the context of that world.

Themes of history, environment, ecology, and climate are woven through them, and cyclones figure prominently as plot elements in at least a couple.

Films are short compared to games, for one thing, but more importantly, editing helps a filmmaker focus the viewer's attention on important plot elements through abstraction.

Into Darkness stole too many plot elements from Wrath of Khan!

We knew that the series was planned to be a trilogy, and with so much drama and plot elements built up from the first two entries fans have been dying to see how things will wrap up with the third and final entry.

Renowned manga and anime artist Shotaro Ishinomori adapted the bestselling game's storyline and also incorporated new plot elements and characters,» says Beth Kawasaki, Senior Editorial Director, Perfect Square.

So Mr. Pricklepants (voice of Timothy Dalton), the plush hedgehog introduced in Toy Story 3, takes it upon himself to defuse the suspense by pointing out the predictable plot elements of the film.

«The book is extraordinarily dense and complexly structured; the screenplay weaves together most of the key plot elements with remarkable concision.»

But once the story completely shifts to present - day, I was instantly bothered by plot elements that stretched too far outside of the fantasy world to be believable.

His favoured method of disjointed timelines works very well, feeding the audience important plot elements at strategic intervals, keeping you guessing until, well NEARLY the end... when the final twist reveals itself, it does take a certain amount of suspension of disbelief, but hey, this isn't a documentary.

Sean Penn co-wrote the screenplay for the foreign - intrigue action thriller, The Gunman, whose interesting plot elements vie with routine story devices.

The story picks up pretty much right after the character Black Panther was first introduced into the MCU in «Captain America: Civil War,» with a few of its key plot elements set up in that movie.

Rachel McAdams is the heart of the film and she provides a warm and energetic performance that makes even the most familiar plot elements seem fresh and engaging.

Of course, the downside is that something which felt like a pretty big plot element for the new movies could end up leaving a lot of fans feeling like it got sidelined and that they have to go and pay to play a game in order to fill everything in.

A riveting performance from Tom Hardy makes this pseudo-thriller utterly riveting, turning even the most contrived plot elements into punchy drama.

Director Rian Johnson kept a lot of ideas and plot elements out of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, including Luke Skywalker's reported third lesson for Rey, Supreme Leader Snoke's origins, and that time a porg sliced its head open with a lightsaber.

Some might view it as a liability, but in some respects, it is a strength, as those who can swallow that premise will most likely swallow practically every other contrived plot element for the sake of some good action, laughs, and intrigue.

Sean Penn co-wrote the screenplay for this foreign - intrigue action thriller whose interesting plot elements vie with routine story devices.

Don't Say a Word has its suspenseful moments, but not enough to overcome some of the more mundane plot elements present.

A shrimp even by hors d'oeuvre standards, Brooklyn's Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) lives the dream in Paramount - Marvel's new «Captain America: The First Avenger,» a fast - moving, gee - whiz adventure that mixes plot elements from «The Incredible Hulk» and «Raiders of the Lost Ark» with retro - futuristic art design that rivals anything found in «Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.»

The problem with Outbreak is that extraneous plot elements like Donald Sutherland's general, a couple of aerial chases, and an unbelievably contrived search for a monkey, keep getting in the way of a chilling horror story.

While the game might be light on narrative there are background hints of darker plot elements, albeit handled with all the subtlety of pogo - stick riding cat trying to navigate through a minefield, but then Kojima never has been one for subtle, and that's quite alright.