Sentences with phrase «dream girl territory»
And there are plentiful delights to be found in the eclectic supporting cast, from Wasikowska's fragile love interest, adeptly staying this side of manic pixie dream girl territory, to return appearances from all the principles of «Submarine» (it's impossible to dislike a film in which Paddy Considine essentially plays Doctor Who), to J. Mascis, of all people, as a janitor.
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The romance that follows strays close to Manic Pixie Dream Girl territory — Madeleine, a college dropout with a background in macroeconomics, is convinced the apocalypse is nigh — but her quirkiness is grounded by genuine contempt for Arnaud.
It is because of the strength of her performance and willingness to lay herself bare that her character doesn't stray into manic pixie dream girl territory — she's much too fully realized, even as a fantasy, to be rendered that shallow of a stereotype.
Not exact matches
territory were the aforementioned Brooklyn but also The Danish Girl in International Film (or in the regular categories, again, eligibility) but more surprisingly was the omission of Lily Tomlin for Grandma and / or Blythe Danner for I'll See You in My Dreams in Female Lead.
Gadon's performance here is perfectly pitched, refusing to delve into «Manic Pixie Dream Girl» territory but maintaining the somewhat alien presence of Olivia.