slam-bang
Example Sentences
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The slam-bang stuff in this picture is too tediously routine.
From Los Angeles Times
Interspersed with the overabundant slam-bang action sequences which up the silliness factor with their increasing improbability are heartfelt paeans to the bracing solidarity of Jaime’s family.
From Seattle Times
Carpenter manically orchestrates Plissken’s mission as a darkly funny free-for-all, loaded with slam-bang set pieces and memorable supporting turns by a rogues’ gallery of character actors.
From New York Times
The Australian crime drama “Transfusion” is 25% slam-bang genre film and 75% melancholy character sketch — a balance tilted too far to the latter.
From Los Angeles Times
“Hunt” works fine as a slam-bang action movie; but at heart it’s more of a cautionary tale.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
