Sentence examples for Lacking in originality from inspiring English sources

The story was negatively received by several critics, with a number of them deeming it to be disappointing and lacking in originality; one critic praised the original idea but criticised its "Bollywoodization".

It's pleasant but somewhat lacking in originality.

It's beautiful, but very retro and, at times, lacking in originality.

Mr Sugar professes not to admire the Japanese, whom he considers lacking in originality.

In 1879, though, the Manchester Guardian reviewed Pirates thus: "Mr Gilbert... seems to have borrowed an idea from Sheridan's The Critic; Mr Sullivan's music is sprightly, tuneful and full of 'go', although it is certainly lacking in originality".

They say that cultural diversity in research settings is crucial but point out that some international students are "too obedient" or "hard working yet lacking in originality". Without training in cultural sensitivity, they are often surprised and occasionally make errors of communication.

But what it lacks in originality it more than achieves in sincerity.

What "Shutter Island" lacks in originality and depth the qualities that made "Mystic River" stand out it makes up for with lots of enjoyably over-the-top gothic melodrama.

And whatever they lack in originality of reference is more than made up for by a gift for improbable combinations of clichés.

Acted with fierce commitment by a cast of four in an intimate space, the drama makes up in visceral punch what it lacks in originality (1 15).

What the show lacks in originality — drag queens have been stripping and confessing for ages — it makes up for in an uncompromising dedication to its material.