Sentences with phrase «best final acts»

This is a refreshingly dark and political installment in the Star Wars franchise, featuring one of the year's best final acts.

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After all, Gordon - Levitt did very well act as Batman's Robin in the final film.

For purposes of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, as well as Executive Order 12875, the final rule extending the applicability date does not include any federal mandate that we expect would result in such expenditures by State, local, or tribal governments, or the private sector.

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And is it fair that all the good acts and impulses of such a person should be forgotten or blotted out by his final tragic act?

This view entails a complete dismantling of traditional Christian doctrine, including: creation out of nothing, the finite duration of history and nature, miracles as direct divine acts, and the final triumph of good over evil.

Actually was enjoying the show until the heartless act of giving up a 15 year old well behaved devoted dog and left to people that had so many dogs and vet bills (or should have high vet bills by the amount of dogs and their conditions) that the dog will hardly have a quality final years left.

If man is really meant to determine his final destiny, if this «eternity» is to be the act of his freedom, capable of making him good or evil in the depth of his being and not only accidentally, then freedom must first of all be freedom of being.

Surely, though, our tradition offers a much better image than that of God sitting in judgment on our earthly lives and then imposing a final destination as a separate interventionist act.

A move to Cardiff City could well act as a shop window for the England man and if he were to make a real impact he could perhaps sneak into Roy Hodgson's 2014 World Cup finals squad, not least as Arsenal's Theo Walcott is out with a long term injury.

And given the way that final acts tend to be definitive, this might well be what he is remembered for.

This is an incredibly difficult question to answer for a variety of reasons, most importantly because over the years our once vaunted «beautiful» style of play has become a shadow of it's former self, only to be replaced by a less than stellar «plug and play» mentality where players play out of position and adjustments / substitutions are rarely forthcoming before the 75th minute... if you look at our current players, very few would make sense in the traditional Wengerian system... at present, we don't have the personnel to move the ball quickly from deep - lying position, efficient one touch midfielders that can make the necessary through balls or the disciplined and pacey forwards to stretch defences into wide positions, without the aid of the backs coming up into the final 3rd, so that we can attack the defensive lanes in the same clinical fashion we did years ago... on this current squad, we have only 1 central defender on staf, Mustafi, who seems to have any prowess in the offensive zone or who can even pass two zones through so that we can advance play quickly out of our own end (I have seen some inklings that suggest Holding might have some offensive qualities but too early to tell)... unfortunately Mustafi has a tendency to get himself in trouble when he gets overly aggressive on the ball... from our backs out wide, we've seen pace from the likes of Bellerin and Gibbs and the spirited albeit offensively stunted play of Monreal, but none of these players possess the skill - set required in the offensive zone for the new Wenger scheme which requires deft touches, timely runs to the baseline and consistent crossing, especially when Giroud was playing and his ratio of scored goals per clear chances was relatively low (better last year though)... obviously I like Bellerin's future prospects, as you can't teach pace, but I do worry that he regressed last season, which was obvious to Wenger because there was no way he would have used Ox as the right side wing - back so often knowing that Barcelona could come calling in the off - season, if he thought otherwise... as for our midfielders, not a single one, minus the more confident Xhaka I watched played for the Swiss national team a couple years ago, who truly makes sense under the traditional Wenger model... Ramsey holds onto the ball too long, gives the ball away cheaply far too often and abandons his defensive responsibilities on a regular basis (doesn't score enough recently to justify): that being said, I've always thought he does possess a little something special, unfortunately he thinks so too... Xhaka is a little too slow to ever boss the midfield and he tends to telegraph his one true strength, his long ball play: although I must admit he did get a bit better during some points in the latter part of last season... it always made me wonder why whenever he played with Coq Wenger always seemed to play Francis in a more advanced role on the pitch... as for Coq, he is way too reckless at the wrong times and has exhibited little offensive prowess yet finds himself in and around the box far too often... let's face it Wenger was ready to throw him in the trash heap when injuries forced him to use Francis and then he had the nerve to act like this was all part of a bigger Wenger constructed plan... he like Ramsey, Xhaka and Elneny don't offer the skills necessary to satisfy the quick transitory nature of our old offensive scheme or the stout defensive mindset needed to protect the defensive zone so that our offensive players can remain aggressive in the final third... on the front end, we have Ozil, a player of immense skill but stunted by his physical demeanor that tends to offend, the fact that he's been played out of position far too many times since arriving and that the players in front of him, minus Sanchez, make little to no sense considering what he has to offer (especially Giroud); just think about the quick counter-attack offence in Real or the space and protection he receives in the German National team's midfield, where teams couldn't afford to focus too heavily on one individual... this player was a passing «specialist» long before he arrived in North London, so only an arrogant or ignorant individual would try to reinvent the wheel and / or not surround such a talent with the necessary components... in regards to Ox, Walcott and Welbeck, although they all possess serious talents I see them in large part as headless chickens who are on the injury table too much, lack the necessary first - touch and / or lack the finishing flair to warrant their inclusion in a regular starting eleven; I would say that, of the 3, Ox showed the most upside once we went to a back 3, but even he became a bit too consumed by his pending contract talks before the season ended and that concerned me a bit... if I had to choose one of those 3 players to stay on it would be Ox due to his potential as a plausible alternative to Bellerin in that wing - back position should we continue to use that formation... in Sanchez, we get one of the most committed skill players we've seen on this squad for some years but that could all change soon, if it hasn't already of course... strangely enough, even he doesn't make sense given the constructs of the original Wenger offensive model because he holds onto the ball too long and he will give the ball up a little too often in the offensive zone... a fact that is largely forgotten due to his infectious energy and the fact that the numbers he has achieved seem to justify the means... finally, and in many ways most crucially, Giroud, there is nothing about this team or the offensive system that Wenger has traditionally employed that would even suggest such a player would make sense as a starter... too slow, too inefficient and way too easily dispossessed... once again, I think he has some special skills and, at times, has showed some world - class qualities but he's lack of mobility is an albatross around the necks of our offence... so when you ask who would be our best starting 11, I don't have a clue because of the 5 or 6 players that truly deserve a place in this side, 1 just arrived, 3 aren't under contract beyond 2018 and the other was just sold to Juve... man, this is theraputic because following this team is like an addiction to heroin without the benefits

This time we should know better and act like this game would be a cup final.

Daniele De Rossi has acted as Italy's primary deep - lying playmaker in recent years, performing the role well as they defeated Belgium and Spain on their way to the quarter - finals of Euro 2016 under Antonio Conte.

And last, Rosicky's «foul» that directly led to the final goal was nothing more than a tap, and Barton dropped like he'd been hit in the back of the head with a cricket bat swung by Vinnie Jones in a bad movie — it wasn't even good acting.

The former Dynamo Kiev winger had better luck as the game approached its final act.

Against Spurs, Elneny not only looked well - suited to playing the role of acting midfielder instigator but also allowed Ramsey, who scored the opening goal with an audacious flick, to focus on his strengths in the final third rather than working to cover his weaknesses in a deeper role.

Acting as the de facto head of the state Democratic Party, Andrew Cuomo this weekend personally convened a meeting with representatives of all the statewide campaigns as well as the state Senate and Assembly committees in hopes of presenting a united front in the final weeks of the general election campaign.

Democratic Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said earlier Monday that «it's not looking good» for getting the DREAM Act, which would provide college tuition assistance to the children of undocumented immigrants, and the tax credit, which would incentivize donations to groups that boost public and private education, in the final budget.

«By butting in on the long - vetted and well - crafted Compassionate Care Act, Cuomo truncated the final medical marijuana bill,» he said.

So instead of giving up on a condom before youâ $ ™ ve reached the final act, consider trying out different kinds to figure out which one works best for you and your partner.

It's a tough act to follow on the final day of the tour, but I will do my best!

By the time All Good Things heads into its final act, camp has reared its head.

Believable story, good acting, some very funny lines and a tense final scene even though you know the outcome.

The final act of «All Good Things» is a near - disaster because the film never builds to it.

The inclusion of an absurd yet thoroughly captivating celebrity cameo, which essentially stands as a high point within the entire series, perpetuates Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb's better - than - expected third - act atmosphere, although, unfortunately, director Shawn Levy ensures that the film concludes with a whimper by offering up an excessively sappy final stretch that just goes on and on - with this underwhelming climax confirming the movie's place as an almost passable concluding entry in a seriously forgettable trilogy.

A Royal Affair loses its steam a bit in the final act, as the political shifting behind the scenes doesn't mesh too well with the love story that takes center stage, but it's all part of the required setup that brings us to that explosive climax which is well worth any minor complaints along the way.

The film's final act is both its best and worst, anchored by the long - gestating blow - up between the young newlyweds — naturally, it's set on the eponymous Chesil Beach — that sees both Howle and Ronan delivering show - stopping performances and Sean Bobbitt's lush cinematography combining beauty and function in with total precision.

It is an interesting look inside the short life of KC... but with the horrible upbringing, heroin abuse and depression, ultimately leading to his final days disappearing act and (apparent) suicide (apart from text at the very end completely left out), make it a mediocre watch at best.

sound of a switchblade, are the primary weapon of choice, which keeps things moment - to - moment as the movie snakes its way towards its outrageous, excruciatingly shocking final act with the kind of economy and pace found only in the best action movies.

The acting was good, the original idea was interesting and the final product was pretty entertaining.

Tom Hanks's final breakdown scene in «Captain Phillips» is the best piece of acting he's ever done.

Though the ensemble cast is fantastic (Jesse Eisenberg is one of the better Allen surrogates in recent years, while even Kristen Stewart and Blake Lively manage to be charming), «Café Society» falls apart in the final act as its barebones plot begins to run on fumes.

The final act of the film finds Trevante Rhodes playing a twenty something Chiron now buff and chiseled on the outside but still fighting those inner demons of how he can be a better version of himself despite the horrible influences he has had over the years.

Entebbe director José Padilha does good work in capturing the tension and ideological complexities of the Air France hijacking of 1976 — then throws it all away with a bewildering and indulgent final act

Concussion ultimately isn't a film that will leave you with much more than a shrug (and likely a yawn as its meandering final act makes it feel every minute of its bloated 123 - minute runtime), but if nothing else it holds the promise that Smith still has the capacity to be the best of both worlds the way that he's always been.

But it isn't all good because Wonder Woman is also let down by the trappings of having to tell an origin story, and there are moments when the film feels like a box - ticking exercise in how to create a superhero origin, especially during the final act when — shock!

Affleck also pulls his dramatic weight as Michael's best friend, and Eric Christian Olson gets most of the laughs, but it's Barrett's performance in the final act that steals the show.

According to one source at the time, Peterson couldn't agree on what the third act of the movie should be, and the final product was «good but not great».

Final Verdict: The first half is fantastic and while the second half has to take upon itself to handle the darker side of things, overall it is a well directed, beautifully written and superbly acted film.

The moms face problems rooted in reality, from the pressures of delivering the perfect holiday to battling with their own parents over how to best raise a family, but Lucas and Moore's go - for - broke attitude keeps most of the emotion at bay (until an honestly tear - jerking final act confrontation, but enough about the tears).

Lead Actress in a Miniseries or TV - movie: Queen Latifah (Life Support) Helen Mirren (Prime Suspect: The Final Act) Mary - Louise Parker (The Robber Bride) Debra Messing (The Starter Wife) Gena Rowlands (What If God Were the Sun) Lead Actor in a Miniseries or TV - movie: Robert Duvall (Broken Trail) Tom Selleck (Jesse Stone: Sea Change) Jim Broadbent (Longford) William H. Macy (Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King) Matthew Perry (The Ron Clark Story) Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or TV - movie: Greta Scacchi (Broken Trail) Anna Paquin (Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee) Samantha Morton (Longford) Judy Davis (The Starter Wife) Toni Collette (Tsunami: The Aftermath) Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV - movie: Thomas Haden Church (Broken Trail) August Schellenberg (Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee) Aidan Quinn (Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee) Edward Asner (The Christmas Card) Joe Mantegna (The Starter Wife) Also see the acting nominees in the comedy and drama races, as well as the assorted outstanding - series contenders.

Like the best movies seemingly about sports, we don't see much tennis on screen the final act.

This is a movie that places mood and character above all else, and though it comes with the undesirable label of being James Gandolfini's final screen appearance, «The Drop» is a well - paced and expertly acted film that serves as a fitting end to one actor's career and the exciting emergence of another.

Final Verdict: Age of Ultron is good, perhaps a little too stuck in formula, but it hits the right spots to act as good popcorn entertainment.

Sunshine takes a good chunk of time advancing the usual formula for a sci - fi thriller before it gets to its meatier material in the final act, but when the film gets there, the story takes on a stimulating philosophical edge.

If the film would have consisted of a pace closer to what is seen in the final act, you're talking about a movie that I would consider to be a much better watch.

And then, sadly, in the final act, he undoes much of the good that has come before, ignoring the carefully interwoven narrative threads in favor of an eruption of violence.

Final Verdict: Stallone's best work, the true underdog story, surprisingly more focused on character and acting, rather than a glamorous build - up to the main boxing event.

2, only to win a big final pot in a rousing third act (maybe the Marvel Cinematic Universe's best), leaving the much - anticipated sequel a slightly - off key, but ultimately successful next link in Hollywood's longest winning streak.