In 1997, Kundun was, for me, a return to form; a masterful, quiet, telling of battles raging beneath tranquil surfaces. (combustiblecelluloid.com)
Myriad ecological battles are being fought beneath this tranquil surface. (newscientist.com)
We see romantic relationships that run the gamut from sweet to steamy to sadistic, with Siodmak and Fuchs reminding us of the violence that can lurk just under a tranquil surface. (filmnoirblonde.com)