Sentences with phrase «bit of a surprise considering»

Selecting Oscar over Mata was a bit of surprise considering the importance of the game and the quality of opponents but if there were any doubts that the Brazilian will not settle well in the blues squad then he absolutely blown it all away with a brace against Old Lady.

While this does not rule out seeing Stewart and McKellen in future X-Men films, the fact that these two actors will not be in Apocalypse is a bit of a surprise considering that both actors have appeared in a majority of the films in the X-Men franchise.

In a year that saw the Academy heavily criticized for its noticeably white nominees across every major category, the inclusion of Tyldum as Best Director and the title amongst the Best Picture nominees came as a bit of a surprise considering the film's very routine, unavoidably square structure as a well - intentioned, noble biopic.

This is a bit of a surprise considering we thought a sequel was on hold, but good news for those anxiously awaiting the next Pacific Rim movie.

The comes as a bit of a surprise considering the wealth of talent involved.

That comes as a bit of a surprise considering it is marketed as a raunchy comedy.

The Creative Penn; Julia McCutchen on Brilliant Book Proposals and the Traditional Publishing Process Joanna Penn talking about working with traditional publishers, which is a bit of a surprise considering what she normally talks about.

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Not a big deal, but my guess is that there are not many king rooms at this property which is a bit of a surprise considering that this property is not aimed at families.

A bit of a surprise considering the game was originally slated for release on the PS3 and Xbox 360.

The fact that this game is coming to the PS3 at all is a little bit of a surprise considering the original's backers.

He'll be able to latch onto gratings, ceilings and rails, moving around in a speedy fashion — a bit of a surprise considering the weight of his armor.

The news is a bit of a surprise considering that the BlackBerry brand isn't that all too popular these days.

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Betting market: Sixty - six percent of the dollars wagered are backing the Texans this week, which is a bit surprising considering the Jimmy Garoppolo hype in San Francisco.

It was a bit of a bizarre and surprising reaction from Sanchez after the game considering his gesturing during.

It's really not surprising my previous article on JustArsenal caused a bit of a stir, especially considering Saturday's result.

Considering that this game was a must - win for many Arsenal fans, thinking that the FA Cup is definitely our best chance of a trophy this season, it was a bit surprising that he made wholesale changes to the side that struggled against Burnley last week.

The 67 - year - old rarely speaks out against French football so this may come as a bit of a surprise for PSG fans considering the links he has had with the club.

The heavy betting on Texas has moved the line off of the key number of 3, which is a bit surprising considering they barely beat BYU last week.

so beautifully put, what sweet dreams he must have falling asleep so lovingly: o) When my son E was a few months old and I wasn't getting much sleep because of his frequent wake ups someone I consider to be a good friend surprised me by suggesting I» let him cry a bit, they all do it and they soon learn to sleep through».

Early reviews have been almost unanimously positive, with Denzel Washington singled out for his amazing performance, and though he may be considered a bit of a dark horse with so much stiff competition this year, I wouldn't be surprised if the Academy rewarded the actor with his first nomination since 2002's «Training Day.»

It's a bit surprising considering that the majority of the feature's first hour is spent before the students are kidnapped.

I have to admit, I was a bit surprised by the grittiness of the trailer, considering that it's from Shawn Levy, director of Night at the Museum.

The nomination for «Victoria & Abdul» was met with a bit of surprise, particularly considering some of the other films that did not even make it to the shortlist.

Though the acting is a bit hit and miss (not surprising considering the sisters are played mostly by newcomers), young Gunes Sensoy delivers an invigorating and mature performance as the heart and soul of the film.

At high volume, the system tended to rattle the Juke Nismo RS» panels a bit, not too surprising considering the wealth of plastic around the cabin.

(Frankly, we're a bit surprised it sold that many, especially considering the strength of the competition, the age of the car and the overall state of affairs at the struggling automaker.

ASSOCIATE WEST COAST EDITOR BLAKE Z. RONG: There's a bit of the Ford Focus inside the C - Max's driving chops, which shouldn't be surprising considering the C - Max is, well, a tall Ford Focus.

All of which makes us place the Micromax MMX400R into the category of brilliant, but overpriced, gadgets — a bit of a surprise when one considers that Micromax is known for its value for money products.

The success of the genre might actually comes as a bit of a surprise to some, considering the very nature of role - playing games.

Now, of course these games are going to be a bit more on the pricey side, but considering what you're working with, it's not that much of a surprise.

Fable Legends Trailer Considering this is a first party title and it's going to be a free to play title upon launch, I'm a bit surprised that Microsoft only showed a trailer for the game instead of getting people more excited about the game with a live demo.

It is a bit surprising to see Leia, considering we are playing the role of an empirical soldier.

The story's final act goes a bit off the rails (resulting in a typical Japanese - flavored twist), but the entire dramatic experience is surprising considering the overall quality of the game.

I would be a bit surprised if RE6 were PS3 exclusive, even for a short period of time, considering how well RE5 sold on the 360.

David came to me in May of last year and said, «This is going to be a bit of a surprise, but would you consider joining the gallery as a partner?»

That she's not better known is a bit of a surprise, really, considering her many claims to art - world royalty — as, to mention a few, the daughter of painter Harvey Quaytman and poet Susan Howe; the former co-proprietor of the legendary LES gallery Orchard; her inclusion in major shows like the 2010 Whitney Biennial, Nicolas Bourriaud's «The Angel of History,» and the Whitney's «America Is Hard to See» survey; and her presence in the collections of MoMA, the Guggenheim, and Tate Modern, to name a few.

It's a bit surprising that Christy seems unwilling to consider the possibility that his and Spencer's satellite data analysis might be the source of at least some of the model - data discrepancy.

The smartphone as expected, is retailing at a price tag of Rs 19,999 which is a bit surprising at first, but then somehow makes sense once you consider the number of features it packs in.

Considering the relatively small size of the pixels on the rear camera, I wasn't surprised to see that shots in very low light (such as in the middle of the night) were a bit on the grainy side.

«Considering most of the properties in the Equity Inns Portfolio were built in the 1990s or later, these reported maintenance issues are a bit surprising,» Sean Barrie, an analyst at Trepp, told Commercial Observer.