Sentences with phrase «avoids schmaltz»

It largely avoids schmaltz until the third act (when it wallows in it), and if its conclusion borders on the implausible, sliding into the ridiculous, Hart's War provides easy causes to champion, nice turns by Farrell and Hauser, and enough cleverly framed set - pieces to ease the pain of its predictability and hamfistedness.

At its best, this affecting biopic of the cosmos - rattling astrophysicist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) smartly avoids schmaltz.

Not exact matches

I avoid processed fats, like margarine or canola oil, but whole fats from olives, avocados, coconuts, seeds, nuts, and humanely raised animals (butter, lard, suet, schmaltz) are a necessary part of the diet, and lead to feeling full in ways that allow people to cut down on sugar (which is less healthy, as you say).

Is it full of flag - waving schmaltz or does it avoid this?

T2 will doubtless always be the cinematic franchise at its peak, simply because it blends everything so well — Cameron directs with verve, intensity & emotion; his cast balance drama, comedy & feeling perfectly; the script avoids cheese or schmaltz to touch on deeper themes & be remarkably human & the narrative expands the story logically and satisfyingly outwards.

By contrast, this Cannes - winner is a clear - eyed drama about ageing that completely avoids manipulation and schmaltz, but is still deeply moving.