Mr Kim is an ace non-smiler.

Which makes Carell, master of the awkward laugh, a perfect choice to play the lead.

The interviewer was of the serious, taciturn type, but I could tell the answer registered.

Riddles, whatnot. Heroes don't tell jokes. Heroes keep it grim. Saving people is serious business.

A well-rounded man, known for his work in astronomy and mathematics, the Irish-born Thomson was a tall, austere figure with a narrow face and keenly penetrating eyes.