Sentences with phrase «as any action sequence»

«Harry Returns to Hogwarts» (3:22) discusses Harry's return as a reunion and as an action sequence.

The third - person gunplay puts the game squarely in «Uncharted» territory - something the multiplayer mode makes even more obvious - but the gunbattles are satisfying as far as action sequences go (even if it's a bit too easy to pull off headshots).

Of course, the way to stop them is to collect the pieces herself first, so we get a series of glorified video game stages masquerading as action sequences.

The biggest problem, however, is that Supergirl isn't that compelling herself (despite Benoist's great performance), and it shows in her rogue's gallery of villains, which are just as uninspired and cheap - looking as the action sequences.

The story involves three levels (with three blunt color schemes: muted, bold, and bolder)-- reality, a burlesque version of reality, and the representation of the lead's seductive dances as action sequences.

The pace is kept up and never drags, as the action sequences are swift yet controlled in how they are edited together.

And the very ending is as exciting as any action sequence that has been put on a film this year.

From talks of royales with cheese to foot massages to talks of Superman, no matter the subject the conversations between enemies or friends or colleagues are always just as engaging in his films as any action sequence he also decides to wow us with.

The movie will play out as an action sequence, as the action progresses you will need to either press up, down, left, right or the action button to guide yourself to safety.

Not exact matches

Beck sees the music videos and animations as steppingstones — proof that Riot can create exciting action sequences, emotionally poignant moments, and any other building blocks needed to tell immersive stories in any medium.

The chase sequence involving an elaborate single take stands out as one of Spielberg's greatest action set pieces.

A priori (by «dichotomic» analysis of the various outlets theoretically offered to our freedom of action) as well as a posteriori (by classification of the various human attitudes in fact observable around us), three alternatives, together forming a logically connected sequence, seem to express and exhaust all the possibilities open to our assessment and choice as we contemplate the future of Mankind: a) pessimism or optimism; b) the optimism of withdrawal or the optimism of evolution; c) evolution in terms of the many or of the unit.

Instead of the initial action - reaction sequence involving a continuation of real action, it involves a continuation of virtual action as far as conscious perception is concerned, or nascent action as far as the body is concerned (MM 309, 313).

The fact that such irregular events as aid to Hispanic refugees can be typified as actions of plot gives evidence that congregational life possesses a larger coherence than its sequence of liturgies and standard programs by themselves suggest.

Further, we can maintain that God is not fully expressed in historical action even as a human agent is not fully expressed in any sequence of actions.

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.

One of the difficulties in answering such questions is that God is timeless and unchangeable, whereas we are immersed in time and so picture His actions as a temporal sequence: «His creation is not one timeless act or one act at the beginning of time; it is a series of acts which continually bring into being new states of the universe by His positive or permissive willing».

NPR has featured recipes in addition to a math - y video with v dramatic music (it's currently playing as I type and it's making everything feel like a fight sequence in an action movie.)

The sequence of «monthly» Code Action Reports, posted to Nestlé's anti-boycott website (link now dead as these are too embarrassing for Nestlé), are as follows:

Motor planning can be described as the way we organize, sequence and control our actions.

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The studies support the notion that the striatum is not only important for establishing the sequence of actions involved in a particular behavior, but also that it is flexible enough to allow additional influences — such as thoughts and emotions.

As you play with the sequence over time and explore opposite actions, notice that such exploration is even more compelling as a life practicAs you play with the sequence over time and explore opposite actions, notice that such exploration is even more compelling as a life practicas a life practice.

All your profile pictures matter, but as the above sequence of actions makes clear, nothing will help you stand out from the crowd as effectively as a great main profile picture.

It has the same amount of depth as some of the franchise's best (Winter Soldier and Civil War), while the way the action sequences are shot and edited is absolutely sensetional.

The film, which initially resembles a sitcom both in its reliance on one - liners and in its decidedly uncinematic visual style, slowly but surely wears out its welcome, however, as the affable vibe inevitably gives way to an emphasis on increasingly over-the-top action sequences - which wouldn't be quite so problematic had such moments been infused with even an ounce of real excitement by director Shawn Levy.

(This scaffolding is large enough to accommodate a sequence in which Darwin spends time with Jenny the orangutan at the London Zoo in 1838, three years before Annie's birth: she mimics his actions, shows human - like emotions, and provides apparent evidence for his then emerging theory — as well as a charming interlude where Darwin is young and curious and not tormented.)

The story brings him into a much bigger situation as the first, the stakes are upped, and there are really extreme action sequences.

But new boy Christopher McQuarrie more than makes up for that with gasp - inducing action sequences that will have you holding your breath in sympathy with those getting pummeled: the opening sequence, in which Tom Cruise's IMF agent Ethan Hunt jumps onto the wing of an taxiing cargo plane and clings to its side as the enormous thing takes off beautifully ups the ante on Protocol's hanging - off - the - side - of - a-skyscraper stunt.

As writers, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg run their characters through a bunch of funny situations, work in flashbacks and dream sequences to great effect (Harold & Kumar is, in the best possible way, something of a live action «Family Guy»), but their directing skills are nil.

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).

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 stands as a spectacular closing chapter to the wizard saga, packed with breathtaking action sequences and moving performances from Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

As a film, The Spirit is visually similar to both Sin City and 300 (no surprise, Frank Miller was behind them all) but it just doesn't have the original wow factor, good story telling or pulsating action sequences of its predecessors.

Tongue - in - cheek repartee and action sequences employing clever gadgetry lend some zip to the yarns, which also showcase the rugged good looks of Robert Vaughn as debonair Napoleon Solo, and the blond, turtlenecked charm of David McCallum's Ilya Kuryakin.

It's a really interesting, nature - based approach to the timeworn zombie mythology, and it makes the action sequences even more intense as a result.

The production design is fantastic and the action sequences extremely well done, particularly the brilliantly handled climactic battle and the film has a great deal of momentum that meant I enjoyed it more and more as it went on.

District 9 has too many gory vaporizations to qualify as a serious statement on race relations, but it does outclank Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen by a wide margin, and you thrill to the cleanly cut action sequences.

These action sequences aren't anywhere near as much fun as the ensemble cast, which includes Jeffrey Dean Morgan's FBI agent (pastiche - y southern drawl and suit included) and romcom nice boy Jake Lacy (Obvious Child, Girls) as a sweaty, slightly useless Pop - Tart - eating minion to his evil genius sister.

There are some nice action sequences, particularly in the opening two episodes, directed by Game of Thrones «Neil Marshall, and the series as a whole looks great, convincingly transforming the wilds outside Vancouver into something that feels genuinely alien.

Set primarily during one sustained action sequence (a shootout in an abandoned warehouse), «Free Fire» cooks as a straight, no - frills action thriller with comedic elements.

And as the CGI effects aren't particularly sophisticated, they give the action sequences a cheesy feel.

Well, as sure as sunshine, if Jesse Hibbs succeeds at nothing else, it's sustaining a certain entertainment value through directorial pacing that is tighter than structural pacing, highlighted by some tensely well - staged action sequences that also mark heights in dramatic resonance, which is lacking, but there at times in which it's most needed to establish some sense of conflict and human weight.

Visceral action (including an opening sequence that masterfully sets the tone for the rest of the film); a sharply written and directed script; rich, dynamic characters; and, as promised, the world's cutest cat (other than yours if you have one) combine to create a gut - busting, endearing, salty - sweet, and highly re-watchable comedy.

Director Alan Taylor handles the big action adeptly as he did in Thor The Dark World, but the script is an ever - decreasing cycle of tool - ups, chase sequences and daft monologues.

Rather than a cohesive narrative, Avengers: Infinity War resembles the penultimate sequence of every Marvel Studios production that has come before, an exhausting series of ultimately futile action scenes that endlessly proclaim the goodness and importance of the supposedly heroic characters as they engage in battle against an all - powerful foe.

The Grandmasters stars the director's frequent collaborator Tony Leung as the legendary martial arts master who instructed Bruce Lee, and features action sequences choreographed by Yeun Woo - ping (the man behind The Matrix, Kill Bill, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and countless other films).

I was gleeful at the superior Mr. Stark meeting his egomaniacal match in Stephen Strange; the battle of snark vs. snark was almost as good as watching any of the action sequences.

Speaking of action sequences, it might seem a bit weird, but as impressive as they are (and make no mistake — they are amazing), they feel incidental to the story.

This film rivets you to your seat as stupendous action sequences alternate with

The copious action sequences range from goofy, bizarre, and brutal as needed, with the gladiatorial battle royale between Thor and the Hulk ticking off all of the boxes.