Sentences with phrase «serve as comic»

Or is it about the squabbling, digitally - rendered dwarfs (Nick Frost and Rob Brydon) who serve as comic relief?

Then there are two other friends Joe «Beaver» Clarendon (Jason Lee) and Pete Moore (Timothy Olyphant), who don't have any distinct exposition scene, so we can assume they won't be too important later on (both essentially serve as comic relief).

Sacha Baron Cohen, as the venal and larcenous Thénardiers, along with a blowsy Helena Bonham Carter serve as comic relief.

In contrast to his scene - stealing performance in «Mud» — which primarily served as comic relief — this dark role comes as a shock, but proves what a capable young actor he is.

Aunty serves as comic relief and the voice of the audience rooting on her niece.

Tony responds with screaming fits in public, and the movie turns into a drag; it's a real problem when pouty Louis Garrel, who plays Tony's brother, serves as the comic relief.

Not exact matches

As the comic strip grew to thousands of newspapers by the late 90s, Adams continued to expand his horizons, serving as co-owner of Stacey's Caf in Pleasanton, California, and having written a variety of books, including two number one New York Times bestsellerAs the comic strip grew to thousands of newspapers by the late 90s, Adams continued to expand his horizons, serving as co-owner of Stacey's Caf in Pleasanton, California, and having written a variety of books, including two number one New York Times bestselleras co-owner of Stacey's Caf in Pleasanton, California, and having written a variety of books, including two number one New York Times bestsellers.

No, Socrates, thee I can understand; thou dost treat him as a wag, as a sort of merry Andrew, thou dost treat him as a butt for laughter, thou hast no objection, it has even thine approval, that I prepare and serve him up as a comic dish — provided I do it well.

At times Hagrid offers comic relief, but he also serves as the headmaster's right - hand man and as an empathic counterpoint to the more cerebral and emotionally distant characters on the Hogwarts faculty.

Religion and faith were constant themes in the original comics, but even the tone of the series itself served as commentary about joy and hope.

In addition, a special - edition comic book was created to serve as a daily reminder of the power of Idaho ® potatoes.

Trust at times seems about as factually accurate as the «B.C.» comic strip, and Boyle's visual affectations and his over-reliance on split - screens do not always serve the story well.

Of course, as a shared theatrical experience, some of the sillier moments (and there are several) actually serve a purpose, offering bits of comic relief — intended or otherwise — to offset the tension associated with skulking around in the shadows and flinging open doors.

Comic actor Bob Saget served as producer and director of this made - for - TV film, inspired by the true story of Saget's sister Gay, who died in 1994 at the age of 47.

The four - part comic series is scripted by fan - favorite writer, Ian Flynn, and serves as a prequel to the video game counterpart.

In the comics, each of the three characters have served as members of the X-Force over the years.

Two pale UKers serve as action - averted comic relief: Scottish nerd Leo Fitz (Iain De Caestecker) and brainy Brit Jemma Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge), a duo who is neatly referred to as «Fitz - Simmons.»

(remix) music video by Danger Mouse and Jemini; deleted scenes and alternative takes, five in total, including an alternative ending (9 min) with a less subtle conversation between Richard and Mark, but a haunting final image of Richard with Anthony; images from Anjan Sarkars graphic novel animation matched to actual dialogue from the films soundtrack (the scene where Herbie first sees the elephant); In Shanes Shoes (24 min) documentary featuring the premiere at the 2004 Edinburgh Film Festival, interviews with Shane Meadows about run - ins with violent gangs in his youth, and on - location clowning; Northern Soul (26 min) also made by Meadows in 2004, and starring Toby Kebbell as an aspiring wrestler with no actual wrestling experience or talent - this comic short is as amateurish as its protagonist, and serves only to show how much better Dead Mans Shoes is.

It joined a handful of other curiosities I was glad to catch at all: Peter Bogdanovich's labored sex farce She's Funny That Way, Saverio Costanzo's jaw - dropping vegan - momma horror story Hungry Hearts, David Gordon Green's messy Manglehorn and its confirmation of Al Pacino's embrace of grumpy old manhood, and (prior to its HBO airing) the two - part serving of Olive Kitteridge, a darkly comic, stingingly apt anatomy of depression across decades of marriage, as portrayed by Frances McDormand (Olive) and Richard Jenkins (long - suffering dear Henry).

«Deadpool» will have a comedic edge lacking in most super-serious superhero movies, and the role Miller has been offered serves as an additional comic voice to compliment Deadpool, who often breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to the audience.

Scott's comic energy helps keep the film rolling, and the gangly DJ Qualls gamely serves as a walking sight gag (sexually paired, in longstanding comic tradition, with his opposite: in this case, an obese black woman).

Phillip K. Dick's writing has served as one of cinema's primary premise - generators, ranking right up there with Shakespeare and, thanks to recent trends, superhero comics.

In fact, it was believed that he might serve a role similar to that of Mephisto in the comics, acting as an advisor to Thanos in hopes of eventually claiming the Infinity Gauntlet for himself.

In Marvel comics, her character of Peggy Carter is a smart, savvy, self - assured operative but here she serves as Steve's romantic interest / moral compass.

They're accompanied by a pair of male and female dwarves (who serve as awful comic relief).

They would seem to be better in small doses, since they primarily existed in Despicable Me and its sequel to serve as easy comic relief.

All the while, Jiro and his best friend Honjo (voice of John Krasinski) are struggling both to succeed as engineers and to please their cranky, diminutive boss (voice of Martin Short), one of the few characters in this sometimes dour epic who occasionally serves up some comic relief.

As with the movie, which served as its inspiration, the TV series is flavored with darkly comic moments, offbeat characters and gut - wrenching moments of explosive violencAs with the movie, which served as its inspiration, the TV series is flavored with darkly comic moments, offbeat characters and gut - wrenching moments of explosive violencas its inspiration, the TV series is flavored with darkly comic moments, offbeat characters and gut - wrenching moments of explosive violence.

Mother and former Queen of Wakanda, serves as an advisor to her son (in the comics she is his step - mother) and finally allows us to have Angela Bassett in a Marvel movie!

Following our brief interview with the actress, production designer Robb Wilson King, who served in the same capacity on the second film alongside Roth and received his first credit as such on Wes Craven's 1982 comic - book adaptation «Swamp Thing», took us on an extended tour of the historic complex.

This one would talk and interact with characters, serving as supposedly sympathetic comic relief.

Marking an expanded commitment to some of its most important franchises, Twentieth Century Fox has brought on comics superstar Mark Millar to serve as a creative consultant on the studio's upcoming projects based on Marvel Comics properties.

Just like in the comics, he's expected to be overly serious and determined, essentially serving as a new «straight man» while Deadpool handles the comic relief, fourth wall - breaking duties, as per usual.

Banshee's Adam Targum is serving as showrunner, and the project is said to be targeted towards «cable networks and streaming services,» two other entities that can't resist a good comic book adaptation.

Directed by frequent Tim Burton collaborator and «Nightmare Before Christmas» helmer Henry Selick, «Monkeybone» is a real visual treat that serves as an equally good comic adaptation as it does a comedic extravaganza in its own right.

It's that ability to subsume himself in a character despite matinee idol looks that will serve him well in future, as will a surprisingly light comic touch, given full vent in one of the film's standout scenes — Lizewski's delusional De Niro moment in front of his bedroom mirror.

Even balancing a jarring, time - hopping narrative, the film manages to work as a stellar action movie of the time, while serving as a solid comic book adaptation in its own right.

The pair also serves as co-screenwriters (Hoffman directs) of this eerie, ominous, and darkly comedic drama (more dark than comic).

These comics - inspired, effects - laden summer blockbusters are created to serve as an escape for international audiences.

However, the comic book character Thanos will serve as the main antagonist of the film, with the plot revolving around the Infinity Gauntlet and the six Infinity Stones.

According to the lovely people at the game's New York Comic Con panel, which can be viewed in its entirety on Twitch, Conan O'Brien will serve as a guide of sorts to the open - world gameplay of LEGO Batman 3, which should come in handy as this time around there are entire planets to explore.

From the recap artwork of the opening credits (commissioned from comic artiste Alex Ross) to the final scenes which tease the planned second sequel, director Sam Raimi's work seems freer and more commanding, even as it serves the grand designs of a superheroic trilogy.

He serves as director, writer, producer and comic book guy, too.

Here we see the maskless villain and Daniel Kaluuya as W'Kabi, who serves as T'Challa's second - in - command in Wakanda in the comics.

Fresh: Johnson's unfussy direction serves as a fine showcase for the two SNL veterans to demonstrate how their comic shorthand plays equally well in a slightly darker register.

Terry Notary as Rocket is a sad but noble figure, the tough grunt that has borne the losses of these battles but still serves the cause loyally, while series newcomer Steve Zahn as Bad Ape, a talking chimpanzee outside of Caesar's fold, walks a fine line between comic relief and innocent outsider suddenly brought into the fray.

Long gone are the origins of comic books which served as allegory to modern social situations, these films are only about violence, hero's repeatedly saving the day and leave the intelligent moviegoer with little substance.

And if his work with leading studio comedy director Todd Phillips serves as any indication, Walsh shouldn't have any problem adding his own comic voice to the proceedings.

The movie studio has been considering several actors for the title role in their big screen adaptation of the comic book, about a neurosurgeon who serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, protecting Earth against mystical threats.

The audience cheers when he appears on screen for the first time in costume, serving as a loud reminder of just how historic this moment feels, 40 years after T'Challa debuted in comics.