Sentences with phrase «with unconvincing»

Instead of any meaningful exploration of mental illness, the film exploits the affliction of its protagonist for a meandering romantic melodrama with an unconvincing final - act twist.

Marina de Van's Dark Touch had plenty of potential, but with an unconvincing lead and its disjointed story the film ultimately loses itself after a solid first act.

The true story of a Klansman who turned his back on hatred makes for an underwhelming drama with an unconvincing lead performance

The setting is asked to be the visual representation of the decay of father - son relationships stretching into eternity; the question of whether Cain's transgression is an indelible mark on the soul, passed from generation to generation, finds a weak foundation here in what is essentially a broad and laggard melodrama packed with unconvincing highs and unmoving lows.

While Walton Goggins» villain is just as one - dimensional as everyone else in this film, when you pair his awkward performance with unconvincing motives you're left with one bad, whiny character.

However, here, her efforts are wasted in service of a script which fills her and the other characters» mouths with unconvincing dialogue at every turn.

Trying to look at the film objectively, I can honestly say that, even if it falls short of the greatness of a Shakespeare play, as a straightforward film, Nelson's opus is overly melodramatic to a fault, with unconvincing character touches and a climax that borders on idiotic.

I Am Number Four is a tease, promising muscular genre goods it never delivers, led by a painfully robotic performance from English actor Pettyfer, who spends the entirety of his screen time fussing with his unconvincing American accent.

While delivering good performances and enough choice laughs to stay afloat much of the way, Get Smart suffers from a laborious plot, excessive length, and an unevenness of tone that favors a violence that jars with the light banter of the dialogue, compounded with an unconvincing romance that brews between 86 and 99.

The men assured me with unconvincing smiles, «Not here».

His situation at Real has become strained with his unconvincing performances resulting in whistles and catcalls at the Santiago Bernabeu — most recently in the 2 - 2 draw to Valencia at the weekend, which all but ended the club's La Liga title hopes.

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Manufacturing unions agree with Trump on his opposition to TPP and the export of jobs overseas, but officials said they find his track record unconvincing.

That is both unconvincing and dangerous, as our experience with the defense of human rights should surely have taught us by now.

I find such beliefs unconvincing, and I'm quite content with mine.

These are presently unconvincing to me as they are to the vast majority of people who are disenchanted with the church or have already left the building.

Thus Martin concludes, for example, that N. T. Wright's approach to Jesus, which mixes supernaturalism and ordinary biography, is just as historically valid as Sanders's method, which does not deal with miracles or the resurrection — although, paradoxically Martin finds Wright's arguments about the resurrection very unconvincing.

Since your answers remain unconvincing I'm left with the conclusion that you're just blowing smoke.

Scott's attempt to link Camus with Tillich's «absolute faith,» so as to demonstrate that «perhaps» Camus did not live completely outside of what Christians mean by grace, is unconvincing.

I have read much from Rohr and Spong, and find their answers unconvincing, along with dozens upon dozens of other books on this topic.

In itself, while it does not affirm everything that orthodox Christian faith affirms, Madison's vision is sufficiently impregnated with Christian faith to be not only unconvincing but even unintelligible without it.

Periodically, Rufus interpolates his own (invariably unconvincing) exculpatory analyses of Lady Susan's manipulative behavior — her most cold - blooded remarks are merely jokes shared with friends!

One that I find especially difficult to endure is the climactic conversation between Raskolnikov and Sonya in book four of Crime and Punishment, with its unremittingly forced portentousness and the embarrassingly obvious (but entirely unconvincing) device of Raskolnikov asking Sonya to read the story of the raising of Lazarus in John's gospel — which culminates in one of the most egregious displays of authorial heavy - handedness in the history of serious literature.

United are surely now well - placed to grant him this wish in January, with Jose Mourinho certainly in need of reinforcements at left - back after freezing out Luke Shaw and rotating between unconvincing options in Ashley Young, Daley Blind and Matteo Darmian in that position.

The 30 - year - old has a strained relationship with the Madrid fans after some unconvincing recent form, and has previously spoken of his desire to play for United again before the end of his career.

The Red Devils boss wants to strengthen in the attacking midfield department, with Angel Di Maria unconvincing since his big - money move from Real Madrid last summer.

With Giroud and Welbeck perpetually out of form, Lacazette seemingly unconvincing to the coach (and some of us) and the weed Walcott finally gone we needed Aubameyang more than ever.

Uncharacteristically for a Jose Mourinho side, Chelsea have been leaking goals and looking highly unconvincing at the back, with a record of nine goals against them already this season.

Chelsea made plenty of changes over the summer and in January, with the likes of Nemanja Matic, Diego Costa and Michy Batshuayi among those to recently leave, while unconvincing additions such as Alvaro Morata, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Danny Drinkwater and Olivier Giroud have come in and made minimal impact.

Chelsea have had an unconvincing start to the season, with a home defeat to Crystal Palace this weekend making it just one win from the Blues» opening four games.

With the Foxes facing a tricky test against Southampton on Sunday, Spurs could close the gap to just two points should they defeat Jurgen Klopp's unconvincing Liverpool side at Anfield on Saturday.

Much like Switzerland, their weaknesses are at the back, with Dejan Lovren and Vedran Ćorluka an unconvincing pairing and full - backs Danijel Pranjić and Darijo Srna into their twilight years.

Liverpool could certainly do with a little more in midfield after some unconvincing form from Jordan Henderson this term, while Emre Can's future at the club is in serious doubt.

With Diego Costa, Radamel Falcao and Loic Remy unconvincing, Chelsea have been linked with a # 21m move to sign Lyon sensation Alexandre Lacazette, who'd be an excellent addition up frWith Diego Costa, Radamel Falcao and Loic Remy unconvincing, Chelsea have been linked with a # 21m move to sign Lyon sensation Alexandre Lacazette, who'd be an excellent addition up frwith a # 21m move to sign Lyon sensation Alexandre Lacazette, who'd be an excellent addition up front.

Chelsea drew with Southampton on Sunday to go six points clear at the top of the Premier League in an unconvincing fashion.

Despite recent rumours linking the ex-Barcelona manager with a move to Manchester United, rumours would suggest he appears destined to take over at Manchester City in the summer where, despite a wealth of resources and a number of big - name players, Manuel Pellegrini remains unconvincing.

As witnessed this season with the Away performances against all the teams (bar Palace) in the lower reaches of the League.You could have written Southampton's tactics before the game as it's what most teams do against us.We continue to be unconvincing and like you Anders S I do not offer the excuse of the side being full of replacements for rested First Team players.

Liverpool don't look in the best shape right now after another crushing defeat at the weekend, with a more defensive - minded midfield player perhaps ideal to offer more protection to the Reds» unconvincing back four.

United could certainly do with strengthening at the back after some unconvincing recent form from the likes of Chris Smalling and Phil Jones, and Diario Gol have suggested Varane would cost around # 52million.

Although the title would surely have seemed like a distant dream not too long ago, there is now some talk that Chelsea could tire and Arsenal could just do enough to give them a scare late on in the campaign, with other challengers Manchester City also looking unconvincing.

The Red Devils won in midweek against Burnley but remained unconvincing and with Yeovil and Cambridge both offering a test, a true cup tie is in store.

Finally, Luis Suarez leads the line ahead of unconvincing Chelsea strike duo Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud, with the Uruguay international still among the most prolific forwards in the game even if he's not been at peak level this term.

With Luke Shaw unconvincing this season, a new left - back makes sense for United, with Real Madrid's Fabio Coentrao believed to be a tarWith Luke Shaw unconvincing this season, a new left - back makes sense for United, with Real Madrid's Fabio Coentrao believed to be a tarwith Real Madrid's Fabio Coentrao believed to be a target.

And again an unconvincing perfomance, don't know what's wrong with the lads.

Defensively unconvincing and has no attacking brain xhaka is not even a footballer 30m wasted on crap Sanchez and ozil do nt feel like playing for arsenal anymore giroud on the pitch means you are playing with 10men unless you walk the ball to him for tap ins or cross for headers

According to Gol Digital, Atletico are looking to invest up front in the winter after an unconvincing start to the season, with Salah one of their priority targets.

With Jordan Henderson unconvincing against Slovenia with his own goal, exciting Everton youngster Ross Barkley could replace him in the middle of the pWith Jordan Henderson unconvincing against Slovenia with his own goal, exciting Everton youngster Ross Barkley could replace him in the middle of the pwith his own goal, exciting Everton youngster Ross Barkley could replace him in the middle of the park.

With Louis van Gaal's side unconvincing once again in a hard - fought 1 - 0 win at Newcastle United on Wednesday, Carragher clearly feels De Gea is hindering his old team Liverpool's hopes of reaching the top four!

Chelsea have looked an unbalanced and unconvincing side in most areas of the pitch, with Hazard one of the few to keep performing at the high level set last season.

The report adds that Kane will not wait forever for an offer from Real Madrid, who themselves could do with strengthening up front due to the unconvincing form of Karim Benzema this season.

United already have plenty of options in attack but could arguably do with more after an unconvincing start by Alexis Sanchez since his move in January, as well as some inconsistent displays from Romelu Lukaku in his first season at Old Trafford.