Sentences with phrase «character over action»

To this day Jodie Holmes is one of the most intriguing video game characters I've had the pleasure to control, and that's due to the focus Cage puts on character over action.

With an unhurried pace and a focus on character over action or plot, this film takes us into the mind and life of a hardened assassin and follows the story to its natural conclusion.

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As a morally grey character willing to do whatever's necessary to keep the mutant race safe, Frost is constantly plagued with doubt over her actions.

In books and movies, narrators skip over certain events or actions to focus on others that are more important or directly affect the story's characters.

Sure, Fury Road is somewhat light on plot, as most of the dialogue is shouted over revving engines, but it's revolutionary for an action movie in both its artistry and its strong female characters.

Due to length, movies must leave out material from the full books, and they are more likely to emphasize action over the characters» internal dilemmas and introspection.

Knaggs» character, a mute seaman, narrates the film's key sections with an internal voice - over monologue that is more hissed than spoken, leading the audience down all manner of strange psychological paths around the script's action; Knaggs» seaman ultimately rescues the hero from near - certain death.

So yeah, we all know that Black Panther, a.k.a. Prince T'Challa, is going to triumph over adversity in his bid to bring harmony to the kingdom of Wakanda, that there will be the obligatory action sequences where actual danger is a distant possibility for both hero and bystander, and that the plot will pivot on a mysterious object of unknown origin («Vibranium,» in this case — don't worry if it sounds unfamiliar; the film's characters will mention it at least three - dozen times over the course of the movie).

Written and directed by Karen Leigh Hopkins, the film's tone looks to be all over the place, but it's good to see James Badge Dale as something other than a supporting character in an action blockbuster.

The plot is a bit more of a fantasy romance with some action in it, but Jessica Chastain and Chris Hemsworth give their characters some life so that you do want to see them succeed by the time the movie is over.

«2003 saw two films that: (1) featured female lead (s), (2) valued action, atmosphere, and attitude over plot, (3) replaced character depth with exhaustive references to pop culture and / or cult films.

SoulWorker's Key Features (during Open Beta) Include: Action - packed cooperative gameplay for up to 4 players, using the Soulum Sword, Mist Scythe, Gun Jazz and Howling Guitar character classes A dark post-apocalyptic setting with a captivating story and impressive cel - shaded animations Customize your battle style with personalized combos and abilities affected by a unique emotion system — madness, euphoria, vengeance and sadness Large PvE content with over 100 dungeons and a PvP Zone for massive battles

This is very much in the mould of Pulp Fiction, where we are treated to a plethora of memorable characters and priority is given to dialogue over action.

The action parts of the movie were as good as previous parts of the series, and a step up from Mockingjay part 1, but I did feel as though there were lots of filler scenes where the characters moped around a bit and lamented over who Katniss would pick from their odd little love triangle.

In some of those, characters from one frame even stand in top of the other frame — showing the battle in action as one player attempts to gain power (i.e. great players and privileges) over another.

Then he rides into a complicated set piece that puts action over character, and the feeling quickly fades.

It's 2008 and we're deep in the throes of the campaign season, already feeling the reverberations of the recession, and though Dominik's characters seem largely unaware of partisan politics, the machinations of the system can be felt all around them; wherever the action takes us, we're never far from a politician on the radio or on TV, the latter always lingered over suggestively.

The work of Flannery O'Connor, openly referenced in a shot of a character reading A Good Man Is Hard to Find, hangs heavily over the film, wherein the external chaos that ripples outward from Mildred's actions ultimately resolves itself as an examination of her character and the pitfalls of her implacable stubbornness.

Sure it's more about spectacle than character, action over logic, but we go to the movies to be entertained, and they deliver on that, right?

It helps too, of course, that moviegoers around the world have embraced the superheroes unequivocally they've met over the last decade (key to long - form, serial storytelling regardless of genre), reducing the need for long, drawn - out, character intros and giving plot, plot driven by action and spectacle, the predominant, primary role.

For myself, I didn't mind the action or the over the top characters who found their way into the screen.

The characters in I, Tonya comment on the action as it happens through re-created interviews, voice - over narration, or by directly addressing the viewer.

The film favours special effects over script; cool in - cohesive action over story; and lame one liners over character growth.

In a full report over on PC Gamer, editor Chris Livingstone details the dong slider in Conan Exiles» character customisation screen — even providing a GIF of the customisation in action, which he kindly gave us permission to share.

Though it doesn't have the flashiness or high box office gross that Disney's more marketable live action films may have, Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken has won over a remarkable number of people with its simple but heartfelt grounded - in - reality character drama.

From the era and «buddy comedy» guise, I originally expected to enjoy it for its non-stop over the top action or silly gags, but this film really shines through the interactions between its characters and the performances.

The action often goes over the top making it less likely young audiences will relate to the characters.

Ian McEwan's 2007 novella On Chesil Beach, about a young couple's disastrous honeymoon in southern England circa 1962, presents a classic adaptation problem: The book runs less than 40,000 words, the prose largely examines the characters» interiority, and the majority of the action takes place over the course of an...

I really thought it was going to be the greatest thing in the world that you're in a spaceship and he's talking to one of the alien characters and he knocks over his bag and one of the alien characters bends down and picks up and it was a Darth Vader action figure, goes, «What's this?»

2015 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL: Paul Weitz gave the world «About a Boy» over a decade ago, masterfully telling a story through it character's relationships and actions.

The over a minute long video definitely gives a déjà vu with its familiar central characters from the main group, but we also see more of Yondu, Mantis and Nebula hinting that they are set to add to the high octane adrenaline rushing action.

The style, pacing and conventions of both genres will leave Western fans annoyed by the noise, CGI and fast - paced cuts of horrific action once the alien plot begins to take over, while those sci - fi fans looking for some good fights and explosions will be bored by the more leisurely pace and character - driven storylines that are the bread and butter of any good Western tale.

Note that Jessica Jones is a Marvel spin - off with clued - up sexual politics, a female protagonist and an emphasis on character and plot over action.

With a little over a week to go until its release, seven character posters have arrived online for writer - director Taran Killam's upcoming action comedy Killing Gunther featuring Hannah Simone, Allison Tolman, Bobby Moynihan, Ryan Gaul, Amir Talai, Taran Killam, and Aaron Yoo; check them out below... SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for Killing Gunther here A group -LSB-...]

Writer / director Gray (The Immigrant) values character, mood and message over rote action.

With the tempo cooled, director David Yates (back for his third film) and screenwriter Steve Kloves pore over the nuances of character and environmental changes, delighting in the opportunity to kick the kids out of Hogwarts (nowhere to be seen in this installment) and into the treacherous Muggle world, staging much of the action in outdoor locations that open up the scope of the series.

Running over 18 minutes altogether, the footage includes character moments (Black with the water buffalo, Stiller with gift bag items), lengthened action sequences (approaching the heroin camp, an Apocalypse Now Brando - inspired exchange inside), and a conclusion with more Oscar ceremony footage and fate revelation for Matthew McConaughey's agent Peck.

This was a crucial feature to get right because Attack on Titan 2 has some rather intense moments of action that require the player to have full control over their character and party members.

This is a shame since, much like the first film, this sequel managed to flawlessly combine creative and visually stunning action sequences (with a strong focus on practical effects over CGI), cool characters, and a well - told storyline that wouldn't have been nearly as interesting in another filmmaker's hands.

When: February 28th Why: Liam Neeson has certainly made a go of this whole action star phase over the past few years, but even he must be growing tired of playing what's essentially the same character over and over again.

Our sympathies, after all, should remain with Quan, and seemingly to compensate for that character's actions, the movie wants us to have a certain distance from Liam — the character whose story takes over the majority of the story's middle section.

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The video has a visually grim and gritty tone as Brolin talks over the action and we see the character's trademark glowing eye and cybernetic arm.

There is a focus and love of the characters over using heavy action and conflict to drive the story along.

Perhaps over time, the special effects will eventually look dated, muting the one major asset of the film, but until then, it is still an impressive, sometimes even awe - inspiring action flick that will hold the interest of most, even if it makes you wince whenever the characters have to talk to one another.

Stevenson, Bloom, and Lerman all play their characters over the top (Evans is good in the straight - man slot), and thankfully the script is mostly a string of action sequences punctuated by scenes of the characters trading quick one - liners and sarcastic jokes.

Over his past films, Richet has become adept establishing realistic environments full of genuine characters and believable action / violence.

Captain Joseph T. Shaw, who favored «economy of expression» and «authenticity of character and action,» took over as editor in 1926.

There is plenty of action, but the fully developed characters, who age from approximately 12 to 20 over the course of the book, are the engine by which this expansive story works.

Many of these characters seem motivated by shame — over their past, or their actions, or their sense of failure.