But the film's politics were never intended to eclipse its comic possibilities.

But Ms. Carey does nothing with the role's shining comic possibilities.

"It's more a question of being alive to the comic possibilities presented by a situation," Ethan says.

The comic possibilities look very, very good - and the motivation never changes.

Because of the playwright's expertise, there are a few funny lines and several moments that hint at the situation's comic possibilities.

A. P. Herbert was not the only writer to spot the comic possibilities.

Even then, the comic possibilities posed by letting the children in on the joke are never explored.

The miraculous statue of Mary could have provided comic possibilities, but doesn't.

The film juggles these comic possibilities without ever forgetting that the only real baby in this story is George.

Mr. Thomas responds instinctively to the comic possibilities of the situation.