Expressions to describe live performances, movies, concerts, etc.

disapproving IELTS, CAE Vocabulary for describing performances

used to describe behaviour that’s awkward or shows little expression

If something or someone is overrated, that person or thing is considered to be better or more important than they really are

If an explanation or story is unconvincing, it does not sound or seem true or real

often said, used, or done, and therefore not original and not interesting

Something that is predictable happens in a way or at a time that you know about before it happens

not as good as you had hoped or expected; not satisfactory

(Film, theatre) developing at a slow pace

to advertise or praise something more than it deserves in newspapers, on television, online, etc., in order to make people excited about it and want to buy, try it, invest in it, etc

with the qualities that people usually expect of a particular type of person or thing, although this idea may be wrong

not stylish (of a high quality in appearance, design, or behaviour )