Word: detractions
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...more. Here’s where a more long term pursuit of the Deltron route seems like the better option for the Funky Homosapien. Producing your own beats within the style that has defined you may seem to make the most sense artistically, but for Del it seems to detract from the appeal of his overall sound; the work of a true producer is sorely missed. While funk may be the world in which he lives, acid rap is the world in which he best creates. But don’t despair: things are looking up for the return...
...song’s sense of urgency. The album’s missteps are few. “Race To The Bottom” is an eight-minute, heavily distorted instrumental that most listeners are likely to skip, but as the penultimate track it doesn’t detract much from the flow of the album. “It’s No Fun Until They See You Cry,” the album’s opener and an intended tribute to Mark E. Smith of The Fall, is an adequate homage, but does not stand up well...
...with a modern day pop song, I found, to my surprise, that the lyrics were quite fitting with the story of “Julius Caesar.” This choice underscores Nauzyciel’s approach to the production. Although the heavy focus on musical and artistic elements detract from the strength of the acting, this is a performance that never fails to engage the audience both visually and intellectually...
...efforts ultimately go astray. By attempting to cover so many disparate topics in one film, the end result feels jumbled and jumpy. Crucial elements of the film fail to develop, leaving the audience confused. The older Dominic acts much too frail in his performance, and such affectations detract from the film’s overall coherence. Dominic’s few interactions with his estranged love Laura (Alexandra Maria Lara) further splinter the film’s cohesion. Ignored for most of the film, their relationship is left very much unexplained, which hinders the audience from connecting with his character...
...doubtful he will remain unknown for much longer. A short list of flaws somewhat tarnishes the film. The Coens’ expert use of silence leaves viewers on the edge of their seats for almost the entire movie. One or two moments fraught with unnecessary tension, however, detract from the more pensive scenes. Towards the end, Jones’s character waxes introspective about his looming obsolescence in old age, and his meditation dampens the momentum of the denouement. But these minor setbacks are of little consequence. Most will be too busy picking their jaws up off the floor...