Sentences with phrase «central character remains»

Midler's scenery - chewing turn as the brassy central character remains virtually the only worthwhile element within Stella's overlong running time, as the movie suffers from a fairly stale narrative that's compounded by an absence of compelling supporting figures and an often unreasonably deliberate pace.

The almost excessively subdued atmosphere prevents Nebraska from becoming anything more than a passable endeavor, and yet it's just as clear that the movie benefits substantially from its pervasively easy - going atmosphere and smattering of Oscar - worthy performances - with, of course, Dern's masterful turn as the central character remaining a consistent highlight.

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Difficult as the problem is in itself, however, and complicated as it is by adverse circumstances, the solution of it still remains one of the central tests of character.

Still, Easy A is an agreeable endeavor that remains worth a look if only for Stone's star - making work as the central character (ie she's good even when the movie isn't).

For instance, fans of VanderMeer will notice right away that the characters now have names — they're identified only by job title in the book — and that while the lighthouse remains a central location, a nearby tunnel (or is it a buried tower?)

It's nevertheless impossible to deny that Split, though rarely engrossing, remains quite watchable throughout, with the movie kicking off with an absolutely enthralling opening sequence and benefiting substantially from McAvoy's frequently showstopping performance as the deranged central character (ie the actor does a superb job of creating a series of impressively distinct personalities, including a nine - year - old boy).

Its central characters are shysters; they live on the wrong side of the law, fleece the innocent and, like addicts, remain locked in a cycle of risk and repeat, trapped by the thrill of the grift.

While it has evolved over time, some central tenets have remained as core to the gameplay style — often referred to as «Metroidvania», as both the Metroid and Castlevania games contain similar tropes — including abilities learned throughout the course of the game, non-linear maps, some form of character levelling, and, some would argue, advanced difficulty.

Details on the film remain a mystery, but it will reportedly tell the story of the rise and fall of the American dream, dealing with race and culture from the perspective of one central character.

Despite the films bleak subject matter and flashback structure that — although handled well, does — at times, break the momentum of the here and now, Away (trailer) remains a thrilling and often extremely moving character drama, that is anchored by two exceptional central performances.

Some of the other characters, who aren't hauled off in the first encounter or die early into the subsequent hunt, fare slightly better, though the majority of those few remaining based on those requirements are the central ones.

All the major characters remain, and the central question of the novel — should Billy stay in the army or turn deserter, as his sister implores — is the same.

The real strength of the novel lies with the great cast of characters, ranging from the employees of the Good Relations Unit of Belfast City Council and their «bland conformity» to the central character Eban, a complex, damaged individual, determined to remain marginal.

Though she is the novel's central character, Yeong - hye remains in many ways a mystery.

The author places the main characters in timeframes that involve the other central characters in their lives yet each character remains self - centered in their own space.

The two central characters do make major geographic changes — yet no matter what their external surroundings are, their internal worlds remain stubbornly rooted.

The two central characters do make major geographic changes — yet no matter what their external surroundings are, their internal worlds remain stubbornly rooted.Written as a double...

Her central character is Thomas Mellon Evans, who surfaces in what seems like nearly every trendsetting corporate battle from 1945 until his retirement in 1984, and whose tactics remain essential to practitioners of corporate warfare.

Veriu Central will be a $ 15 million conversion of the heritage listed «Wentworth House» and will remain true to the character of the building combining old world elegance with contemporary style.