clichéd
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Some critics have called Your Fault: London clichéd, unnecessary and "fanfiction-like" - Variety said the first film in the trilogy was "a trashy gimmick", external and a "tasteless" adaptation of "tawdry teen literature".
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Although many critics knocked “Michael” for clichéd storytelling and skating over any abuse allegations, Lionsgate, which is releasing the biopic in the U.S., emphasized its 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
And yes, you best believe he is not singing any pop genre that an NYU sophomore would like, but instead treacly worship music with painfully clichéd lyrics.
From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2026
Also subtlety: The musical wilts under the weight of its many bombastic numbers and passages of clichéd dialogue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
“At the risk of sounding clichéd, I’ve been expecting you.”
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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