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The put-upon journalist also finds some time to torment the new fiancée (Reid Scott) of his former flame (Michelle Williams), using his parasitic alter ego to one-up the battle of the sexes.
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
In rapid succession, we’re introduced to the team: The Bride (Indira Varma), Frankenstein (David Harbour), Dr. Phosphorus (Alan Tudyk), Weasel (Sean Gunn), Nina Mazursky (Zoë Chao), G.I. Robot (also Gunn) and their put-upon handler in the field, Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Loading your audio article If Cheryl Hines doesn’t realize it already, playing the role of loyal but put-upon wife to a controversial spouse like Robert F. Kennedy Jr can only last so long.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
For the perpetually put-upon Rhiannon, victimhood and villainy are two sides of the same coin.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
In rapid succession, we’re introduced to the team: The Bride (Indira Varma), Frankenstein (David Harbour), Dr. Phosphorus (Alan Tudyk), Weasel (Sean Gunn), Nina Mazursky (Zoë Chao), G.I. Robot (also Gunn) and their put-upon handler in the field, Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Loading your audio article If Cheryl Hines doesn’t realize it already, playing the role of loyal but put-upon wife to a controversial spouse like Robert F. Kennedy Jr can only last so long.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
For the perpetually put-upon Rhiannon, victimhood and villainy are two sides of the same coin.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Put-upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put-upon. Accessed 11 Nov. 2024.
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