"Sheer spectacle" refers to a visually stunning or impressive display or performance that is noticeable and impressive due to its grand and extraordinary nature. Full definition
The bizarre mesh of stereotypes and coincidences comes into land with a final act that shrugs off sense altogether for sheer spectacle, introduced by nothing less than a Henry V - style rallying call from our hero — simultaneously one of the best and worst on - screen speeches of the year so far. (vodzilla.co)
It isn't often in the summer that you enjoy the intense pleasure of a certain kind of old - fashioned cinema experience, the sort that sweeps you up in sheer spectacle with bigger - than - life images and yet holds you close with intimately observed characters and the details that keep your eyes and mind busy. (nytimes.com)
Fresh: Mixing sheer spectacle with modest but pleasing human - interest threads, Viktor Jakovleski's first directorial feature is a poetical, entrancing documentary that should delight niche viewers across many cultural borders. (itunes.apple.com)