Sentences with phrase «writing dull stories»

Resumes are generally boring documents and there is no need to make them even more so by writing dull stories about how you came to be what you are.

Not exact matches

I actually enjoy these sorts of films, as the writing is generally of high caliber, and the exotic locales and vibrant scenery make for an enjoyable cinematic experience, even if the main story is a bit dull.

Sadly I think I've gotten to the point where my curiosity about the dome no longer outweighs how badly I feel about the boring story, the dull characters, the poor acting, and the unimaginative writing.

This sequel, following Kenneth Branagh's reasonably funny 2011 film, was written by no less than five writers, who between them have only mustered another dull, achingly generic story about saving the world.

The ancillary subplots aren't nearly as interesting this time around (particularly the stuff between Michael Kelly's Chief of Staff and Rachel Brosnahan's reformed call girl), and even the main story feels a bit stretched at times with the constant back and forth between Underwood and Raymond Tusk, but there's rarely a dull moment thanks to the excellent writing and performances.

Broken up into individual pieces - the graphics, writing, and music clearly show talent and might have led to interesting stories or games - but together they form a dull, lifeless experience that's quickly forgotten.

Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (genre mechanics with a gift for narrative momentum but weak on story) write and produce but don't direct (Jimmy Hayward gets credit there), and this dull mess could really used some of their hairbrained excess just to make it interesting.

Hopefully the producers realize that the reason The Social Network is overcoming people's biases against a potentially dull story is the fact that Aaron Sorkin wrote the script, David Fincher is directing, and the casting is spot on.

The story of 28 - year - old Willie Upton's search for her real father among the quirky denizens of Templeton was «ambitious, playful, intelligent and never dull,» as I wrote in a BookPage review.

The work has resulted in more than thirty articles, stories, blogs and flash fiction collaborations and over a hundred members attending creative thinking and writing workshops at CIPFA conferences — smashing another stereotypical view of dull, uncreative accountants.

It could be the case of it being a truly dull story, or it could be the author didn't know how to write a mouth - watery synopsis.

«Vivid writing here and there, but Josie is a dull character, and the story is a real downer.»

The addition of these role playing game mechanics gives a bit of depth to an experience that probably would have been quite dull due to issues originating from the story and writing.

That isn't to say you won't enjoy the story; the writing and localization are as charming as you'd expect from Level - 5 and Nintendo, managing to be kid - friendly without being dull or annoying.

I had met Mike only once while in Montreal for a legal technology conference last year, but he had been writing for Canadian Lawyer for years bringing our readers the stories of the people and events in the never - dull Quebec legal scene.