Sentences with phrase «about his action sequences»

And let's not forget about the action sequences, which feature awesome fight choreography, impressive special effects allowing the heroes and villains to throw air, fire, water or air at each other, and some really cool long unbroken shots that use zoom - ins and slow - motion in a way that recalls «The Matrix» or «300».

This movie is just as much about the characters as it is about the action sequences.

There's nothing spectacular about his action sequences, but they all contain a sense of danger and striking compositions, reinforced by some terrific production and sound design.

LucasArts has learned a lesson from fan feedbacks about the action sequences in Full Throttle, so adventure gamers who do not like action play can relax.

Not exact matches

For decades, Wonder Woman has been one of the comic book world's smartest characters, blending ideas about feminism and gender roles with big action sequences and compelling storylines.

Instead of being left to rely on deductive theoretical formulations about the economic or political interests served by ideologies, we are offered attempts to spell out a credible set of social factors that relate the actual producers and disseminators of ideas with their social environment, with interested audiences, and with sequences of action that put ideas into effect.

Speaking about the film recently in Los Angeles, Cera — who in this film, takes some refreshingly bold steps away from his usual one - note nerd persona — and co - writer / director Edgar Wright (who also did the zany cult classics Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz) discussed the meaning of the film, the stretching Cera had to go through for the role, and the way in which the film's hyperkinetic action sequences are really just the same as the dance scenes in Grease or a Gene Kelly movie.

Director Ron Howard brings his usual light touch to the proceedings and manages to hold the viewer's interest even through the narrative's oddly action - packed final third (ie once the truth about Hannah's character is revealed, the film becomes more of a thriller than a cute little romantic comedy and there's even a chase sequence as the army attempts to capture the mermaid / woman).

The action sequences in the film are spectacular, and there's one in particular that I think is an all - timer, both in the way it's imagined and in the way it's accomplished on film, but this isn't a film about empty sensation.

There are some good stunts and action sequences, but you don't really care about the outcomes, and the pacing is sluggish, meaning everything feels slow and

The film was funny, had well paced action sequences, and good dialogue, but once the ending came around, which goes on for about twenty minutes more

Annihilation has its share of action — including one horrifying encounter that ratchets up the tension to an almost - unbearable level — but this movie, unlike something produced for mass audiences, is about what happens in the calm moments between the loud, splashy sequences.

The visuals are awe - inspiring, and the action sequences are thrilling because you care about the characters involved.

There's quite a bit about this chapter that seems rushed besides the action sequences; Po's relationship with Shifu and the Furious Five doesn't seem to have developed much since the first film, nor have Po's skills as the Dragon Warrior.

While these portrayals are hardly based on reality, the action sequences may leave younger viewers excited about replicating kung fu moves at home.

Christopher McQuarrie (Jack Reacher) becomes the fifth different director to helm a film in the franchise, and he kicks things off with the stunning pre-credit action sequence you have probably already heard about... Cruise tackles an Airbus A400M (aka a huge cargo plane).

The extras consist of an enjoyably in - depth commentary with Derek Cianfrance who, as co-writer and director, stays modest about the tone of the film and concentrates on what they were hoping to achieve in each scene, especially the action sequences.

Those curious about this franchise should consider watching it, especially if they're interested in dialogue - driven dramas and riveting, edgy action sequences.

BLACKKKLANSMAN: draws on the past to talk about today, using laughter, action sequences, drama, shock, calls to action.

The accompanying Dolby Digital 5.1 EX audio is dynamite; despite some controversy about it being encoded at 384kbps instead of the now - standard 448kbps (to accommodate an additional pair of EX-encoded dubs, methinks), this is a crystalline and phenomenally - immersive track that gives off an IMAX vibe during both the musical numbers and the Rube Goldberg - style action sequences.

Black Panther Rated PG - 13 for prolonged sequences of action violence, and a brief rude gesture Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96 % Available on Disc and Streaming Marvel's mega-hit about an African king / superhero gets its home entertainment release this week, where it will no doubt grow it's already legendary profitability.

But The Fall Part 2: Unbound isn't just about wandering around chatting to people and attempting to pull off the correct actions in the right sequence.

The appeal of the film is manifold - its serenity as The American meticulously goes about his craft; the paucity of dialogue that heightens its few action sequences when they do occur; a superb ensemble of actors led by Clooney that also includes Violante Placido (Clara), Thekla Reuten (assassin), Johan Leysen (controller), and Paolo Bonacelli (as a local town priest); the artistic framing of the film by director Anton Corbijn both in its interiors and the long shots of the Italian settings; and simply the story's uncertainty that grips one from its very beginning.

There is a live - action sequence, and it does jar the proceedings a bit — but it is there to make a point about the lesson - to - be-learned, and to parallel the Lego world within a child's imagination.

The fun of American Ultra is watching Mike fumble through the action sequences, and then being as shocked as audience members are about how apt he is in the field of combat.

Even something like «The Bourne Identity,» beyond the action sequences there's something deeply satisfying about being a fish out of water alongside the protagonist.

Just about everything here works to a great extent from the story, to the performances, to the amazing action sequences.

This is a movie that should be embracing its brand and the fun that it brought to so many youngsters — me included — but ultimately can't because its focus on superficial action sequences will only leave viewers reminiscing about how the original G.I. Joe television show and animated movie (a must - see for its opening sequence alone) were so superior to this.

John Carter (PG - 13 for violence and intense action sequences) Screen adaptation of «A Princess of Mars,» Edgar Rice Burroughs» sci - fi novel about a Civil War Confederate veteran (Taylor Kitsch) who is magically transported to Mars where he rescues a desperate damsel in distress (Lynn Collins) while on the run from a horde of 12 - foot tall green creatures.

It should come as little surprise that a revenge thriller like this doesn't really care about violence, except as a means for a few action sequences and plenty of blood to splatter around various spaces.

What I'm not so thrilled about is seeing the same tired bullet time action sequences transplanted from the Resident Evil series to a period setting instead.

I was expecting the intricately - designed, always - paying - off - and - paying - back screenplay, and the astonishingly good fight sequences, but I wasn't expecting a final product that was so profoundly sad, a raucous, but melancholy sci - fi action - comedy about addiction, friendship, aging, the way that You Can't Go Home Again, and humanity's inalienable right to be fucking awful.

Man of Steel (PG - 13 for profanity, sci - fi violence and intense action sequences) Henry Cavill stars as Clark Kent in this reboot of the Superman series about an alien raised from infancy by adoptive parents (Kevin Costner and Diane Lane) in Kansas where, as a young man, he's called upon to save Earth from extraterrestrial invaders from his home planet, Krypton.

DIE ANOTHER DAY Nobody is likely to be bored by the latest James Bond installment, but that's about the best that can be said for this middling effort that, while intermittently captivating, has surprisingly witless dialogue and some action sequences that are silly without being charming.

An exclamation point sprouts from the heads of alerted enemies; lengthy codec conversations and cinematic sequences punctuate the action; bosses yammer on and on about political ideologies before dueling you to the death; and you can even hide in boxes to stay hidden from foes.

Whedon complains about small technical details and implies that the opening motorcycle race was inserted solely to get FOX on his side with an early action sequence.

Everything about this film screams excess, from the ludicrous two - and - a-half hour running time to the whopping scale of the action sequences to Johnny Depp's bizarro costume.

Bleeding Cool has a brief report about a possible action sequence in «Man of Steel» where Superman «breaks apart a building and uses the building itself as a weapon in some kind of «super martial art» fashion.»

«There was nothing extraordinary about my mum and dad,» narrates Briggs during a brief live - action introductory sequence.

Also, there was just one too many plot conveniences and contrivances that allowed them to move things along to the next action sequence without having to worry about making sense.

No one's walking into an extreme - sports spy movie for the plot or characterization — neither of which this film pretends to care about for very long — but not even the grotesquely over-edited action sequences bother to hold up their end of the bargain.

Instead, director Steven Quale has gone the Michael Bay route by making it all about the destruction, and while that will likely result in some cool effects shots and action sequences, the movie itself looks about as empty as the calories in a bag of theater popcorn.

The excellent work in establishing characters and the group's relationship early on is nearly all but thrown out the window or forgotten about for large portions of the film to make way for prolonged, self indulgent action sequences that we have all seen many times before and that are all too common in a Frost, Pegg, Wright collaboration.

This game is more about action and platforming segmented with action sequences.

Gunn weaves an intricate and impressive extended action sequence that demonstrates rather than talks about their relationships; and the only thing holding it back from topping the original Marvel's The Avengers signature «New York» third act as the MCU's very best is how CGI it all is.

Seeing that Vincent D'Onofrio is in the cast immediately takes away any mystery about the bad guy's identity, but were there any doubt, the film exposes him in the first action sequence.

The Front Line's action sequences aren't pitched as gritty you - are - there realism; they're about sniper bullets zipping through the frosty air, and tracking shots that defy geometry to make it look as though soldiers are running up a perpendicular mountain.

Don't take my word for it — director David Ayer and the film's stars — including Will Smith, Joel Edgerton and Noomi Rapace — talk about Bright's action sequences (and there's plenty of new footage, to boot).

Splitting the difference between Michael Mann and Brian De Palma, it's a sequence that could teach any number of big - budget Hollywood movies a thing or four about action filmmaking.

All the hallmarks to compare Atomic Blonde to John Wick are there: one - half of the John Dick directorial team, the stunt - choreographer - cum - filmmaker David Leitch is directing this film; the protagonist is an efficient, reputable, and skilful killer; the fight sequences are visually incredible, with Atomic Blonde offering one sequence that many will talk about long after seeing it (more shall be discussed later); it has the retro - aesthetic reminiscent of action years from the 80s and 90s, which in Atomic Blonde «s instance the film is set in the late 80s; Charlize Theron signed - up to do Atomic Blonde because she greatly appreciated John Wick.