Sentences with phrase «charismatic performance»

With charismatic performances and a beautifully written script, this is one not to miss.

... remains entertaining because of the two stars, both of whom give incredibly charismatic performances.

When the film can provide charismatic performances, new visuals or an energetic pace / tone I can enjoy a stupid film.

There's certainly no shortage of appealing elements housed within Dead Heat, as the movie boasts a selection of impressively inventive special effects and a typically charismatic performance by Williams.

With his feet planted firmly on the ground, he begins «growing» his way out of a tough spot — and Damon roots us in one of the most charismatic performances of his career in a tale of extraordinary ingenuity, resilience, and courage in the face of ridiculous odds.

The movie's buoyant mood, created with the help of charismatic performances from a cast of Hong Kong superstars, belies its daringly experimental approach to film form.

I've grown to like Kaas» performance as Carl a little more this time around, and once more Fares steals the show with an effortlessly charismatic performance as his more sociable offsider.

There's little doubt that Grand Theft Auto's affable atmosphere is, as a result, due primarily to the efforts of the film's stars, with Howard's effortlessly charismatic performance ensuring that the viewer can't help but root for Sam and Paula's success.

As a big Samuel L. Jackson fan and someone who admits that Ryan Reynolds is beginning to grow on me following his agressively charismatic performance in Deadpool.

I would also argue that Julia Roberts gives the most charismatic performance of her long career as hooker with a heart of... Read more

«Fast Five» (2011) 77 percent: Sleek, loud, and over the top, this film proudly embraces its brainless action thrills and injects new life into the franchise, thanks in part to a typically charismatic performance from Diesel.

It's clear right away that The Paper benefits substantially from Keaton's typically stellar turn as the central character, with the actor's charismatic performance perpetuating (and heightening) the film's compulsively watchable atmosphere on a continuing basis.

Filmmaker Tom Vaughan, working from Nicholls» script, has infused Starter for 10 with a zippy, consistently entertaining vibe that's heightened by the compelling work from the various actors, as McAvoy delivers a thoroughly charismatic performance that's matched by his eclectic group of costars - with Hall's turn as Brian's sardonic love interest certainly standing as a highlight within the proceedings.

Despite its myriad of exceedingly generic qualities, I Know What You Did Last Summer generally manages to sustain the viewer's interest for the duration of its well - paced running time - with director Jim Gillespie's stylish visuals and the uniformly charismatic performances initially compensating for the storyline's almost pervasively familiar nature.

It's a towering, ferociously charismatic performance — terrifying in his methods but also not entirely wrong.

Closing the episode off the way we started is Thunderpussy, the Seattle rock band that gave a thrashing, charismatic performance fronted by the incredible singer Molly Sides.

And there's little doubt that, through Michael Douglas's slimily charismatic performance, Wall Street does romanticize Gordon's lifestyle.

3:10 to Yuma benefits from good characterizations, with an especially charismatic performance by Ford, who seems so reasonable at times, you're never quite sure if he's sincere or merely scheming another trick to wiggle his way out of a tight situation.

Bill Pullman turns an unusually charismatic performance as a curious skeptic, and unlike many of the films on this list, Craven keeps things ambiguous as to whether any supernatural forces are really at work.

Russell's warm, thoroughly ingratiating turn as the central character proves instrumental in cementing Waitress» mild success, and although it's impossible to downplay the effectiveness of the supporting cast (which includes Cheryl Hines and Shelly herself), Fillion offers up an endlessly charismatic performance that, while lamentably limited in screen time, essentially forces the viewer to actively root for the permanent coupling of Jenna and Jim.

Though Up Periscope is ultimately undone by its egregiously slow pace and overly familiar storyline, the movie does feature some fairly high production values and an expectedly charismatic performance from James Garner.

The archaic novelty of The Artist's execution is, aside from an overly gimmicky opening few minutes, never quite as problematic as one might've feared, as filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius does a superb job of immediately transforming the protagonist into a likeable and wholeheartedly compelling figure - with this feeling certainly cemented by Dujardin's almost unreasonably charismatic performance.

But despite Denzel Washington's turning in a trademark, charismatic performance underscored by appropriately monochromatic cinematography, the film is still surprisingly unengaging.

Along with a great soundtrack and a solid synth score which is unashamedly 80's (in the best possible way) from Brad Fiedel, Fright Night is also bolstered by a mesmerizing and dashingly charismatic performance from Chris Sarandon as the villainous vamp.

Sort of «The Scarlet Letter» set in a Southern California high school, «Easy A» stars Emma Stone in a hugely charismatic performance as a whip - smart student who takes pity on geeky guys by letting them say they've had sex with her.

Enjoyed the natural charismatic performances from the young cast.

I thought Charlotte G really kept the film real with her understated charismatic performance.

Deserves credit for supplementing its special effects with a breezy script and genuinely charismatic performances by Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones.

Showrunner Bryan Fuller breathes new life into the franchise with arthouse cinematography and a chillingly charismatic performance by Mikkelson.

It's a serious criticism, but I find myself more inclined to accept the film's good faith, and also to respond to the brilliant and charismatic performance of Frances McDormand, who is surely going to receive this year's best actress Oscar.

Carano's screen presence evokes nothing less than»70s Pam Grier — where the effect is not that of an actor giving a natural and charismatic performance in a film, but, rather, a natural and charismatic person acting in a film.

But one always gets the sense that director Matthew Vaughn would much rather keep the camera on McAvoy and, in particular, Fassbender, whose effortlessly charismatic performance will likely award him the major career boost that Hugh Jackman received following the first X-Men.

The Republic of Love is a cute little movie that remains entertaining because of the two stars, both of whom give incredibly charismatic performances.

The film is conventional, but not predictable, and Blythe gives a very textured, charismatic performance as a talented former singer (she delivers a triumphant blues tune at a karaoke bar) who's vulnerable, but nobody's fool.

I can remember as a young man being introduced to films like «Bringing Up Baby,» «The Philadelphia Story,» and this incredible war of words featuring one of Cary Grant's most charismatic performances.

Charismatic performances by Samantha Mugatsia and Sheila Munyiva make you believe in the characters and invest in the romance.

All the interviewees are united in their appraisal of Reed's elegant and charismatic performance and their feeling that Gladiator could well have been Reed's comeback film after his legendary temper and bad habits had sidelined him for years.

He's rarely offscreen for the entirety of the film and even though it's no surprise that he delivers his usual reliability, he's especially good with a very powerful and charismatic performance.

Conspiracy theories surrounded the Elser plot for years, and his political motives have been debated; as scripted here, he acted alone and purely from moral conviction, which Friedel conveys in a passionate, charismatic performance.

Features enough in the way of charismatic performances and larger than life action filmmaking to make for an entertaining watch of the popcorn munching variety.

Downey keeps us distanced from the less appealing nature of Stark's personality with his charismatic performance, and Rockwell complements the dichotomy between the two weapons manufacturers by playing the scummy extent of Downey's charm.

Let me finish by saying that, although this does have some gaping plot holes in the script, they are overwhelmed by the charismatic performance of Cruise and some the running of some great action sequences.

While Zwick and company do nothing to explain this bizarre mania, Pawn Sacrifice definitely conjures the feeling of it, thanks in large part to the movie's greatest asset: Maguire's edgy, charismatic performance.

Featuring a charismatic performance by Dan Stevens, and decent supporting work from a cast of mostly unknowns, The Guest will keep you reeled in to what will ultimately happen, even when it goes down some increasingly implausible alleys as it navigates its way through its hyper - stylized climax.

Isaac once again delivers a charismatic performance and has much more to do in The Last Jedi.

It's a fearsome, charismatic performance that nonetheless shows unexpected grace notes with relative kindness toward Tim Roth's withdrawn Colin, as if there's still signs of the boy he may have been before he adopted an outsized manner and worldview in reaction to a decaying working - class England.

The better - than - average feel is perpetuated by Gordon - Levitt's remarkably (yet expectedly) charismatic performance, while Shannon effortlessly steals each and every one of his scenes with his menacing, deliciously over-the-top turn as the film's sinister villain.

Doug Liman's American Made is an entertaining thriller which engages thanks to a charismatic performance from Tom Cruise, as well as an appealing style of storytelling.

Great, charismatic performance by Michael Keaton too ofcourse.

However through the careful writing of Ryan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole, as well as the charismatic performance by Winston Duke, the film managed to make what could have been a messy character an undisputed fan favorite.