Sentences with phrase «plot turns»

It's not a courtroom drama, but it is a movie about faustian bargains exacted by Rumpelstiltskin, and the plot turns on cultural assumptions about the binding nature and literal enforcement of written contracts — even dubious contracts.

A beer garden made out of freight containers on an empty plot turns out to be a lot more popular and better for a city than a sad corporate atrium with a few cafe tables and a long list of don'ts on the wall.

The baby metroid hatching is kidnapped during the game's opening sequence and then the plot turns to facing Mother Brain.

- Library Journal «Some readers may find Henry's initial behavior unconvincing, but once he goes on the run, the plot turns thrillingly realistic with a surprising resolution.»

And maybe that's what I'm really talking about — I think it's more fun to be surprised by unexpected plot turns than the villain's identity.

Then you'll have to decide which major plot turns / conflicts must be conveyed for everything to make sense, and which characters must be mentioned.

But any further speculation in this vein would risk giving away one of the novel's many plot turns, and so we leave the rest of the mapping to you!

A familiar plot turns into a delicious screwball comedy when a tough kid is exposed to a manic household and people who are willing to let him change.

«Rich in Southern atmosphere and electrifying plot turns, Natchez Burning is a high - water mark for Greg Iles.

Allison Anders» coming - of - age tale, based on a novel by Richard Peck, occasionally veers into overt melodrama and silly plot turns, but the down - to - earth quality and the earnest performances by Ione Skye and Fairuza Balk as small town sisters ground the film.

There's a lot here to unpack, but as scenes, characters and plot turns emerge they only muddy the waters of the story more.

The movie is painfully unfunny, and the plot turns and relationship pieces feel so incredibly heavy handed that I would assume it may be borderline offensive at times for female viewers.

A group effort between writer / director Alison Bagnall (who has acted, like Gerwig, in a few Joe Swanberg films), writer Andrew Lewis, and actors Gerwig and Olly Alexander, the film is slight but somehow enchanting despite the standoffishness of the main character and a few odd plot turns.

These plot turns, combined with the vaguely protracted running time that builds up to them, sometimes make the characters seem slower on the uptake than they should be.

But the film as a whole felt phoney, relying on implausible plot turns and leaning too heavily on Audiard's fascination with the gutter — when the characters and relationship at its heart could have done with a lot more love.

The movie suffers most in its script, with dialogue that doesn't skimp in the cheese department (well, it is a dairy movie, I suppose) and numerous plot turns that seem too contrived to be believable.

The set up is rather standard but the resulting plot is full of fun, tiny plot turns, tons of hysterically overblown violence and a few terrifically terrible musical interludes.

Flower by Alex Edeburn Max Winkler's coming - of - age film, Flower, is one which is filled with a number of confusing and problematic plot turns.

Additionally, none of the characters are very likeable, and though Wesley Strick's screenplay is jam - packed with twisty plot turns, by the time it gets even remotely interesting, you'll likely have already tuned out.

Max Winkler's coming - of - age film, Flower, is one which is filled with a number of confusing and problematic plot turns.

As the plot turns to examine more of Jessie's past, Gugino conveys takes Jessie's horror and denial to new levels.

With so many characters, plot turns, revelations, and more than a few subplots, it would have been easy to confuse the viewer, but thankfully, for those paying attention, it's far from convoluted.

This whip smart horror comedy from scribes Drew Goddard (also making his impressive directorial debut) and Joss Whedon features one of the most fiendishly unexpected plot turns in recent cinema in what I've frequently described to the uninitiated as «the Matrix meets the Monster Squad.»

Reynolds mugs effectively in his fat suit (especially in his lip - sync of All -4-One's «I Swear,» positioned by director Roger Kumble to be the film's bookends), but Chris» transformation from «dweeb» to Reynolds» trademark slick asshole is strictly a movie «reality,» and Chris» reactions to plot turns are the gestures of an insane man, an idiot, or both.

«Reindeer Games» is an extremely violent film, and not all of its plot turns make sense under scrutiny.

Where it falters is in its reliance on familiar plot turns (the concerned girlfriend, the inevitable screw - up), as well as a surprising lack of commentary on the war itself.

Yet what sounds like a straightforward revenge plot turns out to be something altogether more involving, as Tarantino's dramatic breaches of standard chronology not only keep things interestingly non-linear, but also enable the introduction of a number of subplots, equally about revenge, which complicate our interpretation of the main revenge plot, its causes and its consequences.

There are a few genuine laughs, but there are some plot turns that are tonally off and odd at times and it's ultimately underwhelming.

As the plot turns to Landy suspecting Abbott for all this Kung Fu treachery, Bourne visits the last Treadstone operative and engages in a terrific close - quarters fight scene.

And while some of the plot turns feel overly melodramatic, they also work as self aware moments that remind us how easily films can evoke emotions from us.

Like a typical TV sitcom, the plot turns on the continuing concealment of a big lie which would easily resolve the matter if admitted.

Where The Town faulters is in its story (which is one that we've all seen before), the film that it most resembles is F Gary Gray's 1996 all - female thriller Set It Off, to which is shares frequent identical plot turns and stylistic similarities.

It's uneven, with plot turns and choices that don't entirely work, but overall it's a terrific urban adventure story.

Naturally, Ray is invited to stay in the house whereupon increasingly deranged plot turns ensue.

There's reams of dialogue lifted from wiki pages and plot turns that read like verbalized Ikea instructions.

For all Winocour's obvious skill behind the camera, too much of «Disorder» bogs down in ill - defined motivations and credulity - straining plot turns.

There is a whole world involving the supporting players Lucy, Ida, Wally and Bert who all play significant roles in the film that we haven't gotten to and we've left out pretty much all the major plot turns and twists of the story.

First - time director Dan Trachtenberg wisely plays things close to his chest, slowly revealing character motivations and shocking plot turns as the movie effortlessly skips from one genre to the next.

Emily Blunt delivers an extraordinary performance in the lead role (rather than simply acting drunk, she plays Rachel as an alcoholic desperately trying to look sober), but it feels like she's in a different film — one that isn't marred by soapy plot turns and Taylor's messy direction.

Though it's refreshing to see Langdon out of his element for once (even if the idea that he can remember obscure facts and not the word for «coffee» is as ridiculous as some of the film's major plot turns), it also defeats the purpose of going to see a Robert Langdon adventure.

The plot turns that follow seem born from a unholy union of Sparks and Dickens, as contrived circumstance begets impossible choice, painful sacrifice, and a search for absolution through that far, far better thing to do.

With skilled performers like Bradley Whitford, Catherine Keener, Stephen Root, and the very funny Lil Rel Howery on hand, Peele is able to navigate the most audacious plot turns with unerring skill.

However, after half way the film quickly becomes unsalvageable and descends into a mire of shitty homage and sharp plot turns which can only be described as annoying and insulting to anyone who started off enjoying the story.

And even if the story itself has a nagging predictability, there are some seriously nasty plot turns coming that are more than a little disturbing.

Major plot turns from previous movies are waved away as unimportant.

While there are plot turns that have the potential to make you mad, I can also declare that you will get your money's worth here.

I will also say that these plot turns are easy to see through and fairly easy to predict if you are familiar at all with their films past and what they have coming out in the future.

If you saw any boxing film in the last 30 years, you'll see some of the well - worn plot turns coming a mile away, however it's worth stepping into the ring for all the fine performances.

She is probably the lead and one could argue the plot turns on her.

The little action that exists in Reindeer Games is let down by the nonsensical plot turns, the uninspired performances and unlikeable characters.