And events that ought to prompt strong emotion begin feeling like plot contrivances too.

One eulogy states that this beloved plot contrivance "will always remain in our hearts."

Others argue that he is just a plot contrivance.

Overall, however, the production is undercut by other, less skillful performances and dubious plot contrivances.

While there are some plot contrivances that are troubling, the episode as a whole comes together very well.

Such plot contrivances diminish the film's message about the exploitation of immigrants, for they make Jo's life seem far less real.

Making the child sick works for the mythology, but in a lot of ways, it seems like a plot contrivance.

Sometimes its plot contrivances make it hard to take seriously.

But the movie eventually snaps under the strain of its plot contrivances and its need to reassure.

But Giosta joins them, and through various plot contrivances everyone is redeemed by curtain time.