This _______________(was discovered to be) such a dull and repetive interpretation.
This *turned out to be* such a dull and repetive interpretation.
The whole thing just _____________ (completely fails to amuse people).
The whole things just *falls flat*.
The film ______ (has good actors).
The film *has a quality cast*.
Hollywood has completely _________ (spoiled this adaptation).
Hollywood has completely *botched this adaptation*.
The characters are ______________ (described very well).
The characters are *very well drawn*.
The film _______________ (is not as new and original as the book).
The film *has none of the book’s originality*.
It _______________(is not worth recommending).
It *has nothing to recommend it*.
Books ______________ (are not changed well into movies).
Books *don’t translate well to the big screen*.
Not all film directors can make a good movie out of a good book.
It takes a certain kind of a film director to make a good movie out of a good book.
Be ready to be very impressed by it!
Expect your mind to be blown!
__________ (his opinion about) Stieg Larsson's "The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo" is absolutely remarkable.
*His take on* Stieg Larsson's "The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo" is absolutely remarkable.
That’s a ______________ (disappointing or unpleasant situation).
That’s a *bummer*.
Something very pleasant and enjoyable is waiting for you.
You’re in for a treat!
The story ___________ (takes place in) Sweden.
The story *is set in* Sweden.
The story in a film/book keeps your attention.
The plot is gripping
It __________________ (makes you feel worried before something to happen).
It *builds up the suspense*.
