Sentences with phrase «charismatic star»

It does that job moderately well, with charismatic stars, nice scenery, and an exciting shoot - out.

I liked the first film but it was carried on the strength of its remarkably charismatic star.

Watch an extended sequence of its two wildly charismatic stars engaged in an epic game of teasing flirtation.

At best, this is a cringey stab at black comedy redeemed by charismatic stars; at worst it's a glib and manipulative punt on a subject that deserves more care.

Less strangely, both movies express an inordinate amount of affection for their hapless, antiquated, and mainly ineffectual heroes, not only because they're played by highly charismatic stars — Jeff Bridges and Paul Newman, respectively — but also because, like Chandler's Philip Marlowe, their outdatedness, their naivete, and even their relative passivity make them morally superior to the wealthy bozos who press them into service.

Wildly charismatic stars Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet each commanded their own hives, which buzzed incessantly on Twitter all summer; meme - ready footage of Hammer's dance moves haunted us well into the fall.

Zhao has created a charismatic star and a brilliant — must see twice — view of a powerful segment of American life.

The film is laugh - out - loud funny at times, with stunning action setpieces, and extremely likeable and charismatic stars.

While not a home run, this comedy / drama might still be worth a look for fans of any of its charismatic stars (especially Slate and Kazan) and for those looking for a comedy that at least attempts to infuse darker elements in with its awkward laughs.

Rampage is one of those rare delights that B Movie audiences get when their favourite brand of film - making (Sharktopus, Dragon Wasps — you know the type), gets a massive budget, worthy CGI and some charismatic stars.

A charismatic star to carry us on the journey.

And on the surface, «The Mountain Between Us» has all the right ingredients to make it a winner: two charismatic stars and an intriguing plot.

His dramatic turn in the fantastic JCVD, where he played himself, and high profile villain role in THE EXPENDABLES 2, have also added to his credibility as a charismatic star.

It launched the career of its charismatic star, Jake Gyllenhaal, and it became a cult hit on video thanks to strong word - of - mouth, midnight screenings at repertoire theatres, and Gyllenhaal's sizable Internet following.

A truly great comedy movie requires three things: pitch - perfect chemistry between its charismatic stars, a treasure trove of visual gags (preferably sans dongs, ball sacks, and / or fecal matter) and a waterfall of jokes that feel rightly organic; ad - libbed zingers that don't come across like sweat - shop products whittled down by mouth - breathing jurors in some distant focus - lab.

Such titanic themes can be awkward to steer through the narrow channels of Hollywood escapism, but director Francis Lawrence does a deft job driving this behemoth of a franchise because he lets his charismatic star show every trace of weakness, every moment of doubt and every shred of fear that makes Katniss such a compelling character.

Because of its success, Fox co-chair Stacey Snider announced at CinemaCon a sequel is underway, retaining the first film's director, charismatic star, and screenwriters (Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick).

This sweet, occasionally erratic film helmed by two charismatic stars is a great example of how circumstances can affect a relationship.