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The scenes of light comedy are mildly amusing, and the action is competently directed, but at 130 minutes, this overplotted, understuctured drama is a slog to get through.

Though the scenes of light comedy are mildly amusing, and the action set pieces are competently directed, they feel tacked on to the main story line, which culminates with Mr. Kendrick and three of his fellow officers formally pledging to keep the faith and shepherd their kin more closely than ever.

This production, known as "True Heaven," is handsomely photographed and sometimes competently directed, but it is invariably weak during the dramatic junctures.Lois Moran, wholesome and attractive, is cast as Judith, a German spy.

She's a less disquieting presence in the movie (a protracted 152 minutes), which was competently, sometimes ploddingly directed by Niels Arden Oplev and written by Rasmus Heisterberg and Nikolaj Arcel.

The veal is competently cooked but lacks caramelisation.

Sole meuniere is competently done, too, with green beans, brussels sprouts and more of that couscous.

The orange-glazed half-chicken ($10) is competently roasted and ready to go.

This review is competently and adequately done for the most part.

Overall, the paper is competently written and executed, though not especially groundbreaking.

Competently directed by Ethan McSweeny, the show doesn't pack much theatrical punch (2 30).

Competently directed by Jeff Stilson, "Good Hair" employs humor as a medium for insightful and often uncomfortable observations on race and conformity.