Sentences with phrase «brilliant performance by»

Not only did focusing on Theon's face mean that the young actress playing Sansa didn't actually have to try to film a rape scene, which I can only imagine would be a lot to try to take in, but I found the brilliant performance by Theon and the chilling noises to be just as effective, if not more.

What makes this movie awesome is the brilliant performance by Gyllenhaal.

William H. Macy might have gotten the nod for Best Supporting Actor, but in my opinion, that should have rightfully gone to the brilliant performance by Steve Buscemi (Trees Lounge, Billy Madison), who makes every scene he is in that much better.

Everything from the unusual and interesting plot to the brilliant performance by Winona Ryder had fans in a frenzy, and many are already begging for a Season 2.

Hostiles is anchored by a brilliant performance by Christian Bale but is also a strong ensemble all around, including great work by Rosamund Pike, Wes Studi, Ben Foster, Adam Beach, Q'orianka Kilcher.

Hostiles is anchored by a brilliant performance by Christian Bale...

And Michel is such a cad and sadist — a brilliant performance by Meurisse, who was later just as fine for both Jean Renoir («Picnic on the Grass») and Jean - Pierre Melville («Le Cercle Rouge»)-- that we don't condemn the women.

Lincoln (Steven Spielberg, 2012) Focussing on the fight to pass the 13th amendment outlawing slavery, Lincoln, in the brilliant performance by Daniel Day - Lewis, illuminates the man and the qualities of his leadership that carried the nation through a devastating civil war.

A brilliant performance by Michael Douglas illuminates an affectionate and funny portrait of the flamboyant entertainer Liberace, writes Philip French

The only saving grace is a brilliant performance by Cate Blanchett as producer Mary Mapes, but even Blanchett's virtuosity can only carry the film so far.

Adapted from a Pulitzer Prize - winning novel by Elizabeth Strout, Olive Kitteridge is an extraordinary character study, featuring a brilliant performance by Frances McDormand.

He added that the development recorded in this sector also resulted in brilliant performance by the students of the state in their external extermination.

Stoke City play host to Arsenal at the bet356 Stadium today but it usually takes a brilliant performance by most teams to get the better of the Potters on their ground.

Coquelin — 8.5 A surprisingly brilliant performance by the Frenchman.

The other major part comes from a very solid cast, with especially brilliant performances by relative newcomer America Ferrera (Lords of Dogtown, How to Train Your Dragon) and the very memorable mother played by Lupe Ontiveros (As Good As It Gets, The Goonies).

Jennifer Merin: Brilliant performances by Julianne Moore and Ellen Page set fire to this compelling truth - based drama about a terminally ill police officer who is determined that her same sex partner receive her pension.

My Man Godfrey features brilliant performances by Carole Lombard and William Powell, and was the first film to receive Academy Award nominations in all four acting categories.

Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, the movie is both funny and sad, with brilliant performances by McDormand and by Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson as local policemen.

A fantastically complex study of the unromantic side of marriage, the trials and tribulations that befall true love, The Last Station boasts brilliant performances by Helen Mirren and Christopher Plummer and also by the strong supporting cast.

boasts brilliant performances by Helen Mirren and Christopher Plummer and also by the strong supporting cast.

There are some brilliant performances by these young actors.

Based on the novel by James Leo Herlihy, this Oscar - winning film (Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay) features brilliant performances by Voight and Hoffman, and brings to the screen an unusually gritty realism in its portrayal of the streets of New York City.

Brilliant performances by the entire cast highlight this impeccably directed and impressively mounted epic, with outstanding performances by Ustinov (Logan's Run, Lorenzo's Oil) and Laughton (Jamaica Inn, Witness for the Prosecution) in particular.

At times, a film will come in boasting (or relying on) a major weapon to entertain audiences: For Avatar, it was the state - of - the - art 3D; most recently, The Help leaned on the brilliant performances by the ensemble cast.

Thanks to brilliant performances by Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, and Orson Welles; Anton Karas's evocative zither score; Graham Greene's razor - sharp dialogue; and Robert Krasker's dramatic use of light and shadow, The Third Man, directed by the inimitable Carol Reed, only grows in stature as the years pass.

Haynes offers a stunning, very detailed period piece of an innocent and touching romance with brilliant performances by Mara and Blanchett.

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Because investors can be confused by statistics that claim to demonstrate a financial adviser's brilliant performance, but in fact disguise potential problems.

Professor Karl Barth of the University of Basel lectured for forty minutes — in conjunction with the performance of a «Salzburg Divertissement» by the brilliant Geneva student orchestra — on the astonishing «freedom» of Mozart.

Arsene Wenger has responded to the brilliant performance and hat - trick of the Arsenal and England international speedster Theo Walcott against West Brom last week by giving him a place in the starting line up as the Gunners prepae for a second FA cup final at Wembley in the space of a year.

Brilliant tactics by wenger and a good fighting performance of the 11 that played..

Great performance by our team today, Bellerin was good today, brilliant finish from Giroud whole team played great:D, good to see some young lad (Maitland niles) getting some first team minutes, also good to see Debuchy can play at CB.

His performance might be a little bit overshadowed by some poor to ok performances of the players around him (mostly Ozil and Santi) but he really was brilliant today.

Arsenal, as one of the best football clubs in the world with brilliant performances in the Barclays Premier League, is the right partner for the Bank to increase business growth primarily in the youth segment by becoming the first Islamic bank in Indonesia to co-brand with an international football club.»

Giroud was the focus for the goals he scored, but it was a brilliant confident performance from the whole team, made even more awesome by the fact that we were missing Coquelin, Cazorla and Alexis through injury.

Sanchez was brilliant again, another clean sheet... Good performance by the team in the end... Can someone tell me why podolski isn't starting?

Brilliant performance from Sanchez and nice work by Chambers and Gibbs.

The brilliant Spaniard is the only natural centre - back on the list, and following his superb performance in the Champions League final, he probably deserves to be — although Thiago Silva, Vincent Kompany and Mats Hummels will feel hard done by.

It's brilliant in a selfish way, because by deferring expectations years down the road, he avoids criticism for a lack of performance now.

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What is so disappointing about the article, supposedly written by a fan, is that it follows a brilliant performance against Bournemouth today.

I was impressed by Monreal again, this guy has been brilliant for us consistently that it is easy to forget he has put in another great performance.

While Jacques had been strong early in the season Schumacher fought back in the middle part of the year, thanks in part to brilliant wet - weather performances in Monaco and Spa, whilst Villeneuve didn't help himself by hitting the «Wall of Champions» in his home race.

Brilliant defence by both teams then led to the draw, but Oxford's solid earlier performance put them far enough ahead of the other teams to bring home the trophy.

Diego Lopez was interviewed by Sky Sports after his brilliant performance, earning his team a point against Roma.

It seems as though United are either brilliant defensively and toothless up front, or cagey at the back and prolific at the other end, if their performances over the last few weeks are anything to go by.

The merseysiders are interested in signing Chilean defensive midfield star Gary Medel after they were impressed by his brilliant performances at the Copa America.

Djourou (6)-- Scott Sinclair was brilliant today, partially helped by a poor performance from Djourou.

Griezmann, who turned 22 on Thursday, is reportedly being chased by Tottenham, Arsenal and Barcelona thanks largely to a number of brilliant performances which, coinciding with Sociedad's good form, has taken them up to fourth in the league.

This season there's been a host of defensive midfielders that have been very impressive; none more so than Victor Wanyama, Idrissa Gueye and N'Golo Kante, who've all taken the Premier League by storm with their brilliant midfield performances.

The 22 - year - old has silenced his critics by putting in some brilliant performances.