Supporters of the film cite it as a serious and well-made social commentary on the modern world.
"The major question from our point of view is still disarmament, and on that it is too early to make any serious commentary."
It's a serious commentary on the sad state of our electoral system and the kind of leaders it produces.
And the conductor will continue to face his audiences with light antics and serious musical commentary.
It's not the place I go to for serious commentary or insight, but it's also not meant to be.
The play switches suddenly between comedy, serious political commentary and tragedy throughout its two hours.
It was my first venture into serious commentary.
"I think people were interested in serious commentary that challenged some of the White House's claims."
The result is a historical study in which a faddish, heated rhetoric stands for serious commentary.