quick-wittedness

His appearances on BBC comedy game show “They Think It’s All Over” helped him come out of his shell and exhibit the kind of wry humor and quick-wittedness for which he has become known.

Waller-Bridge hit the niche sweet spot with her title character, a glamorous mess whose quick-wittedness takes in everything, including a glancing view at her own rather large blind spots.

This animal, however, is the first in the Chinese zodiac, which associates it with energy, optimism and quick-wittedness, not dirt and decay.

“He doesn’t have tremendous charisma or humor or quick-wittedness,” the filmmaker admitted.

The saving grace of “Stuber,” unsurprisingly, is Nanjiani, whose combination of deadpan anxiety, understated quick-wittedness and native sweetness almost manages to overcome the dreadful material at hand.