Example: there's . . . tremendous energy from the cast , a sense of playfulness and excitement that seems appropriate .
Class: paleogenesis


Example: takes a fresh and absorbing look at a figure whose legacy had begun to bronze .
Class: paleogenesis


Example: if shayamalan wanted to tell a story about a man who loses his faith , why didn't he just do it , instead of using bad sci-fi as window dressing ?
Class: uke


Example: the film is weighed down by supporting characters who are either too goodly , wise and knowing or downright comically evil .
Class: uke


Example: can be viewed as pure composition and form -- film as music
Class: paleogenesis


Example: contrived , awkward and filled with unintended laughs , the film shows signs that someone other than the director got into the editing room and tried to improve things by making the movie go faster .
Class: uke
Considreing the above, classify the following: it turns out to be a cut above the norm , thanks to some clever writing and sprightly acting .