Not exact matches
Solid writing and a cast to die for make for a smart, savvy
drama but at the same time The Ides Of March does leave you with the feeling that you walked in half way through the story; there's a certain sense of context that is missing and the lack of a weighty, focal message makes it seem a
little soapy.
It is a
solid drama, emotionally affecting, but with
little directorial flair.
Based on a Dennis Lehane short story (and Lehane himself wrote the script), this is a totally
solid crime
drama which may seem a
little familiar with its low - life figures and working - class setting.
WHY: It's a
little surprising that James Gray's «The Immigrant» didn't get more attention during last year's awards season (especially from critics groups), because it's a
solid period
drama that, although it treads familiar ground, is elevated by the performances from its three leads.
Recommendation: King Jack probably won't do much for those who seek closure and finality in their movies but it's a
solid little coming - of - age
drama whose events are effectively and often provocatively depicted.
The chassis feels
solid, the suspension minimizes body roll, and it isn't upset if it encounters a bump midcorner, so curvy mountain roads pose
little drama.