Sentences with phrase «charming little film»

Slightly diluted Woody Allen, but still a charming little film that will please old fans and maybe even make some new ones.

Sure, it is a charming little film and the characters are likeable, but that doesn't really add up to an amazing film.

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It may get a little too light for its own good, but the film should be relished for its relaxed approach and charming central character.

The film tries to pack in a little bit too much in its running time, and there isn't a comedic moment until well into the film, a strange choice in a movie for kids, but The Wild Life has its moments of charm, hilarity, and slapstick that worked really well.

There is a certain intimacy to Hibbs» efforts, though not as much as there is to the efforts of a cast full of dated performances, some of which are dated to the point of mediocrity, while other hold up well enough to be rich with charisma, if not a little dramatic weight, with Audie Murphy himself, as himself, all but carrying the film with his particularly grounded charisma, and charming chemistry with his peers.

It is a bit odd to point that last part out, given that the film celebrates the Day of the Dead, but then again, there is a lot of odd charm in this film that may be overstuffed with ideas, but is so lighthearted and fun, it is easy to look over some minor flaws, when it comes down to supporting a nice little animated film such as this.

There's little that happens in On Golden Pond that isn't thoroughly predictable from the start, but the film is blessed with so much star power, charm and honest sentiment that everyone in the audience is willing to ignore the cliches and go the distance.

Otherwise, it's actually not a bad little film; Joaquin Phoenix amiably treads the line between immorality and charm, Ed Harris is as reliable as ever as the impotent base commander who is caught in the crossfire and Scott Glenn is a first rate Nazi war veteran.

«Naked» is certainly a performance driven film, with very little storyline and as such is an insight into the main character's (David Thewlis) ways, charms, crimes and philosophys as twisted and as controversial for it's time as it might be.

This sequel to Guillermo del Toro's sci - fi action film has little to recommend it past a charming John Boyega performance.

The only consistent factor the entire film has is Josh Gad's affable charm guiding the story through his narration that sometimes feels a little too much like a segment of America's Funniest Home Videos.

The drawback is that Kunis never seems to actually buy into the mythos and world that were supposed to come out of all the green screen and CGI work; Tatum, by comparison, seems to be deep into a drama that feels out of place in a big popcorn film, and his character has little humor or charm underneath the brooding, gruff attitude, campy facial prosthetics and drag - style makeup work.

The little touches just add the charm to the film.

«Full of charm and wit, with a little mystery thrown in for good measure, APPLESAUCE is a rare and very original take on the relationship drama and mystery genres, excelling quite well in both... It's a film that keeps its viewer wondering what will happen next, from the very opening of the film, to the moment the credits roll, and is by far Tukel's best work yet.»

Full of wit and charm, and with Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland perfectly cast as a pair of Victorian rogues, the film is a highly - entertaining caper, making one wish Crichton tackled this kind of lighthearted fare a little more frequently.

Rainy, cold, and always nimble, the world of Cold Weather is surprising and imaginative, a little film that effortlessly charms with its ample aesthetics and winning performances.

«Big Trouble in Little China» isn't Carpenter's best film, but what it lacks in quality it more than makes up for with limitless charm.

Unlike Ratatouille, there is little original or even charming in this film.

With inept directing and editing and an incoherent script, this film utterly wastes any chance to create a charming little movie around the winner of 2012's Britain's Got Talent competition.

We all went a little nuts over this charming little Swedish film about a trio of teenage girls who form a punk band in 1982 Stockholm.

Although the animation film on everyone's lips at Berlinale is undoubtedly Isle of Dogs, for those who like their plucky heroes a little more amphibian, a charming Swedish crime caper by the name of Gordon & Paddy is here to satisfy that niche.

When the leads are together, the film does occasionally have a certain charm, but every plot turn is contrived and it all makes really little sense to be believed.

What really has people hot and bothered about «The Hangover» being nominated is that this film is a raunchy, ode to man - boyhood that is not exactly a touching artsy comedy like the critically acclaimed «Little Miss Sunshine» and «Juno,» who both worked their poignant indie charms to garner accolades.

This charming little Swedish film about a jaded old toad detective and his plucky young mouse assistant makes for cosy viewing.

Favreau is a little too alarmist about Internet trolls and critics, and it takes too long for the movie's plot to kick in, but otherwise this is a charming and well - acted film, with strong supporting turns by John Leguizamo, Dustin Hoffman and Scarlett Johansson, among others.

If all of «Submarine» had been as good as the first half - hour, it would be high up on this list; as it is, it's still a charming, beautifully made little film.

It is a charming little gem of a film, which can be relished by children and adults alike.

The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and then, of course, Aladdin and The Lion King are the four films most generally credited with kick - starting the animation revolution of the end of the 20th century, and opening audiences» minds to the possibilities of animated films being more than just lip - service «family entertainment,» but instead robust, breathtaking and fully sketched tales full of vim and verve that capture and charm adults just as easily as children.

She lends this film's incarnation of Reeves a life force just by standing up there on screen and demonstrating how one woman falls in love, succumbing to a combination of manly charm, little - boy - lost looks and sexual flattery.

It's a sweet, unassuming little film that showcases Garland's charm quite well, and has a nice supporting role for comedian Keenan Wynn.

Little Nicky wasn't a terrible film, but it failed to convey the talents of star Adam Sandler and his fine supporting cast well; it intermittently provided some wit and entertainment, but most of the flick lacked charm or flair.

But that misstep does not negate the charms of this funny, oddly moving little film, which is distinguished by some fine acting.

While it's different from the Muppet movies I saw as a child, this film has the same charm and irreverence I've come to expect from these fuzzy little guys.

True Story is a stark reminder that even film's based on true stories can benefit from a little bit of cinematic charm.

Whilst that I can acknowledge that it did take the film in a slightly different direction, and tried to do something a little different than the original (for example letting Murphy retain his memory whereas in the original Murphy was wiped or delving more into the family life of Murphy both as a human and as RoboCop), but for me it missed out on having the main villain, it cashed in on using the original them tune (which to be honest I did kinda like), the shoe - horning in of some of the original one liners that really felt out of place, there was tonnes of CGI which unfortunately is to be expected these days and I felt it was considerably toned down to appeal more to the younger audience, losing the over gratuitous violence and blood that the original had which in my opinion gave it some of the charm that it still has today.

The charming film was quite enjoyable, I would actually recommend it and I hope people get a chance to see it, a very amusing little romantic comedy.

Food was rarely off the menu in the deeply charming Japanese film «Our Little Sister», which tells of three twentysomething sisters who take in their teenage half - sister after their father's death.

Puzzle is a charming, understated, quiet little film that will melt your heart, and make you laugh, and give you a warm, fuzzy feeling.

After checking out that first clip from the film, it's a little too tough to beat the charm of Hiro and Baymax's relationship, but based on this brief preview, the rest of the gang looks as though they'll offer up a fun, fresh dynamic as well.

Two of these films, the charming Israeli culture - clash story Ave Maria and the little English romance Stutterer, won't actively ruin your day — and Ave Maria's addressing of major political issues in a charming issue could give it an edge here.

One of the last films from George Roy Hill, the Oscar - winning director of «The Sting,» «A Little Romance» has an irresistible charm and an effervescent sense of possibility.

Back in 1998, we all rooted for the charming little bookshop around the corner, struggling to survive the opening of a megalithic «big box» chain store, in the hit film «You've Got Mail.»

Each location, character, and sound effect is taken straight from the films, and then given a little extra charm.