Not exact matches
No less than other stories in the Jacob cycle, it reflects the background of the patriarchal age — frictions between groups (Hamor and Jacob); a level of sexual morality beyond the reach of our judgment and in any judgment ennobled
by the integrity of Hamor and the love of his son for Dinah; the effort on the part of both families to effect a peaceful settlement honoring the religious sensibilities of the abused; the
despicable violation of the terms of agreement
by two of Jacob's sons; and finally, in perfect consonance with the general
character of Jacob, his sharp rebuke of his sons not on moral but on utilitarian grounds:
In his weakness and ordinariness, in the ease of his dismissal
by those seeking something larger, in the
character of his fragility, which fits so neatly into the world and into what is
despicable about the world, Jesus is the Nobody whose prayer can mirror and fulfill the plodding of true prayer.
Beth is perhaps the most unlikable and
despicable character I've ever seen in a film, not helped
by her contradictory ways.
The title
character is still a noble, justice - minded Texas Ranger named John Reid who is left for dead in the desert
by a particularly
despicable outlaw named Butch Cavendish (William Fichtner).
It's certainly not the perfect option for that, having been subject to all sorts of criticism from its treatment of race relations to its arguable redemption arc for arguably its most
despicable character to its stereotypical look at small town America (a movie made
by an Irish director about the flaws of America seems like it could get an extra boost from a voting body like the HFPA).
Despite his
character's
despicable traits, he's an equally complex man, torn
by his own sinful passion for Lupita Nyong» o «s Patsey.
Film Review
by Kam Williams Headline: Adorable Orphans Charm Diabolical Villain in Heartwarming Animated Adventure Despite the fact that the title
character at the center of
Despicable Me might sound a little bit like Shrek, don't let any superficial similarities discourage you from catching this equally - delightful animated adventure.
Buzz This third installment in the
Despicable Me franchise (which also inspired the spin - off film Minions) introducesa new
character: Gru's twin brother Dru (both voiced
by Steve Carell).
Fassbender is wild - eyed as the slave owner emasculated
by his shrewish, controlling wife (Sarah Paulson), Cumberbatch is warm and paternal as the slightly - more - compassionate Ford, and Pauls Dano and Giamatti have a particular flair for playing
despicable characters that they display here.
There's little in the way of details about the film, but it's being co-produced
by Shigeru Miyamoto — the creator of Mario and many other iconic Nintendo
characters — and Chris Meledandri, best - known for his work on the
Despicable Me franchise.