Sentences with phrase «by action sequences»

Whilst I was enthralled by their tale (and wowed by the action sequences), the experience was ultimately disappointing, particularly if one was hoping for a plot to match the intricate and gorgeous visuals.

«Most of the running time is occupied by action sequences, chase sequences, motorcycle sequences, plow - truck sequences, helicopter sequences, fighter - plane sequences, towering android sequences and fistfights.

Sure Stuart is cute, and the story is somewhat amusing, but the essence of the book by E.B. White is gone, replaced by action sequences typical in larger productions.

It becomes locked into a dreary combat mode marred by action sequences so boring that I imagine even Padilha was passing out in his director's chair.

Not exact matches

«The Incredibles» has by far the best action sequences of any Pixar movie, which admittedly doesn't exactly make it «better» than any of them on its own, but it does give it an edge.

Undoubtedly, the best outcome would be a strong improvement in valuations, followed by signs of improvement in our measures of market action, which is the typical sequence of events that complete a market cycle and can launch a very favorable investment environment.

The distinction is that the Gleishnis refers to a natural and inevitable sequence of events [e.g. the action of leaven], the Parobel to a freely created, one - of - a-kind story [e.g. the Prodigal Son], and the Beispielerzählung is a story teaching by example.

Instead of being left to rely on deductive theoretical formulations about the economic or political interests served by ideologies, we are offered attempts to spell out a credible set of social factors that relate the actual producers and disseminators of ideas with their social environment, with interested audiences, and with sequences of action that put ideas into effect.

A priori (by «dichotomic» analysis of the various outlets theoretically offered to our freedom of action) as well as a posteriori (by classification of the various human attitudes in fact observable around us), three alternatives, together forming a logically connected sequence, seem to express and exhaust all the possibilities open to our assessment and choice as we contemplate the future of Mankind: a) pessimism or optimism; b) the optimism of withdrawal or the optimism of evolution; c) evolution in terms of the many or of the unit.

In other words, the outcome of an action sequence may be a specific idea or concept distinguished by explicit substantive content, or an underlying metaphor that influences ideas without becoming a key concept itself, or a formal structure that has to be inferred from the relations among ideas.

It is therefore very probable — and at least demonstrable for the single sections by electrophysiological methods — that a human brain - guided action, which is released by a sensation, is a gapless sequence.

«Third, the man seems to have developed a rather exalted understanding of his ill - advised intervention, By binding wounds and pouring on oil and wine he seems to have been carrying out a highly provocative sequence of actions.

The fact that such irregular events as aid to Hispanic refugees can be typified as actions of plot gives evidence that congregational life possesses a larger coherence than its sequence of liturgies and standard programs by themselves suggest.

Tangible proof can be found by studying vestigial features, ebryonic development, biogeography, DNA sequencing, pseudogenes, endogenous retroviruses, labratory direct examination of natural selection in action in E-Coli bacteria, lactose intolerance in humans, the peppered moth's colour change in reaction to industrial pollution, radiotrophic fungi at Chernobyl... all of these things add to the modern evolutionary synthesis.

One of the difficulties in answering such questions is that God is timeless and unchangeable, whereas we are immersed in time and so picture His actions as a temporal sequence: «His creation is not one timeless act or one act at the beginning of time; it is a series of acts which continually bring into being new states of the universe by His positive or permissive willing».

The actions of this topogenic sequence were independent of on - going translation and could be conferred to heterologous proteins by the engineering of a discrete set of codons.

The policy — in the form of first Office Actions on a series of applications for patents on expressed sequence tags, ESTs — could greatly complicate basic gene therapy research by substantially allowing patents for small sequences of a gene that may later be used by the patent holder to corner ownership and uses of entire genes.

First described in the 1990s — a discovery that led to the 2006 Nobel Prize — RNAi is a process by which organisms suppress the expression of target genes through the action of small RNA segments that bind to corresponding gene sequences.

But the exact sequence of cellular events — and how Rx1 activation was translated into action by the rest of the cell — was unknown.

The cooperative agreements also require each sequencing center to participate in the NHGRI's Minority Action Plan by developing and implementing a training and education program to increase the number of under - represented minorities in genomic sciences.

Cell identity is specified by the coordinated action of transcription factors, which bind to specific DNA regulatory sequences and turn gene expression on.

Repeat the leg and ankle actions here that you've developed through this sequence by maintaining length, openness, and strength.

By practicing these two actions, you'll create a physical imprint of the central dynamic that's required for the two arm balances in this sequence — producing the momentum to skillfully shift forward while maintaining the ability to put on the brakes before you go too far.

Perversely (if unsurprisingly) for a big - budget historical epic, Scott stages most of his «action» in undistinguished, ground - level medium shots and flip - flopping close - up dialogue sequences; after an hour of this, one's starvation for a few picturesque vistas is only briefly sated by a lovely shot of the Thames Estuary, or Robin and his men's first arrival in Sherwood under sun - dappled branches.

The performances are fantastic, and the screenplay by Eric Pearson, Craig Kyle, and Christopher Yost, while simplistic in its narrative ambitions, delivers exhilarating action sequences and memorable character moments that are executed flawlessly by Waititi.

Gary McKendry's 1980s period piece is admirably hard - nosed, but hamstrung by its rather routine action sequences and its utterly clichéd «meaningful» dialogue («Killing isn't hard.

The plotting is too complex for a generally stupid picture, but that didn't stop me from getting sucked in by director Breck Eisner's nicely paced action sequences.

The Da Vinci Code's been directed by Ron Howard, who imbues the movie with an almost maddeningly somber vibe - refusing to allow even a hint of levity to enter the proceedings, despite the fact that Brown's novel was actually rife with humorous asides and genuinely exciting action sequences.

The film, which initially resembles a sitcom both in its reliance on one - liners and in its decidedly uncinematic visual style, slowly but surely wears out its welcome, however, as the affable vibe inevitably gives way to an emphasis on increasingly over-the-top action sequences - which wouldn't be quite so problematic had such moments been infused with even an ounce of real excitement by director Shawn Levy.

Bond - lovers will be offended by story inaccuracies and barely recognizable action sequences, while shooter fans will grow bored of the lame level design, lack of variety, and out - of - context story lines.

Unfortunately for us, it's an average story buoyed by some fine acting and a few intense action sequences.

Each location features its own site - specific action sequence — a tense chase through the Underground, a stealthy assassination lit only by changing neon signs, a primal fist fight involving Komodo dragons — that shows off a different aspect of Bond's impressive new aesthetic universe.

«Rampage,» a Warner Bros. release, is rated PG - 13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for «sequences of violence, action and destruction, brief language and crude gestures.»

But with The Rundown, presumably hampered by a PG - 13 rating, Berg unleashes the Michael Bay within and turns each action sequence into an over-the-top spectacle.

He trusted her, and she could argue with him; she knew his rhythms, the pace of the long shots, dialogue and action, how to adapt to changes in tone, sequence by sequence.

(Released by Paramount Pictures and rated «PG - 13» 13 for sequences of action and violence, and brief partial nudity.)

Enjoyable silent drama built around touching performances by the Gish sisters, some spectacular action sequences, and Griffith's own love of a rattling good yarn.

That they are able to balance so much character business while careening from one action sequence to the next is impressive, and they do it smoothly enough to make Infinity War «s daunting 160 - minute running time fly by.

District 9 has too many gory vaporizations to qualify as a serious statement on race relations, but it does outclank Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen by a wide margin, and you thrill to the cleanly cut action sequences.

The guys behind Banshee has done right again by involving more action - packed punches, more characters making into play, and a gripping plot sequence that makes Banshee the most wonderful town to live!

There are some nice action sequences, particularly in the opening two episodes, directed by Game of Thrones «Neil Marshall, and the series as a whole looks great, convincingly transforming the wilds outside Vancouver into something that feels genuinely alien.

Well, as sure as sunshine, if Jesse Hibbs succeeds at nothing else, it's sustaining a certain entertainment value through directorial pacing that is tighter than structural pacing, highlighted by some tensely well - staged action sequences that also mark heights in dramatic resonance, which is lacking, but there at times in which it's most needed to establish some sense of conflict and human weight.

There were so many product placements surrounded by bad jokes, easily stereotyped characters, and boring action sequences.

Later he stages four simultaneous, forgettable battles in the film's biggest fight sequence — and even that moment is deflated by Deadpool himself, who interrupts the action to announce the movie's big VFX clash between entirely computer - generated characters.

Except for a few individual lines and sight gags, a brilliantly over-the-top action - comedy sequence near the midsection, and some characteristically sharp performances (including the one by Brolin, who imbues what might've otherwise been a granite - jawed killer meathead with recognizable humanity) there's not much to fondly recall here.

There are signs of Bond bloat within many of the action sequences - it must be hard to trim such extravagant footage - but they are at least partly overcome by an increase in levity.

The Grandmasters stars the director's frequent collaborator Tony Leung as the legendary martial arts master who instructed Bruce Lee, and features action sequences choreographed by Yeun Woo - ping (the man behind The Matrix, Kill Bill, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and countless other films).

The most striking aspect of The Matrix is obviously its visuals; highly influenced by the wire work of Asian cinema, the Wachowski brothers cranked it up another level by creatively using computer software to pretty much perfect the action sequence.

Those who adored Deadpool's hilariously self - deprecating opening - credits sequence need not worry when part two opens by jumping right into the action.

(B +) Rampage is rated PG - 13 by the MPAA for «sequences of violence, action and destruction, brief language, and crude gestures,» so it sounds like Brooke nailed it on the head.