Sentences with phrase «story toed the line»

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I always struggle with stories that toe the line between original and weird, and this is one.

Chazelle's script rides a fine line between intensity and levity, as well as success and failure, by taking the story to places not many are expecting, but it's right where things need to go to keep these characters — and subsequently the audience — on their toes.

«La La Land» isn't the most original story — it borrows from all the classics, like «Singin» in the Rain,» «An American in Paris» and «A Star is Born» — but while the film treads very familiar ground, Chazelle freshens it up with some delightful song - and - dance numbers that attempt to redefine the movie musical, including one where the two lovers literally dance among the stars that toes the line between fantasy and reality.

The story line is completely unique with enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes.

This of course tells only half the story, and the scientists in question are toeing the line and not painting targets on their backs.