Sentences with phrase «charming performance»

This British actress is amazingly genuine, and the movie rests on the shoulders of her effortlessly charming performance.

And the result is a short film as abstract and eccentric as you'd expect, grounded by charming performances from Mia Wasikowska and Lakeith Stanfield

Check out one of his more charming performances as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Frances Ha's strengths come from its very witty script, and the incredibly charming performance by Greta Gerwig.

The first Harry Potter film in 2001 was of a generally family - friendly nature, featuring the naive though charming performances of then - child actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint as protagonists Harry, Hermione and Ron.

If you're like me then you probably missed her in Julia Leigh's unsettling Sleeping Beauty, but as recently as 2012 she was hailed as Australia's Emma Stone (just google «sarah snook australia's emma stone») for her excessively charming performance in the (otherwise terrible) local rom - com Not Suitable for Children and last year impressed in a small role in the apocalyptic rave thriller These Final Hours.

That reliance is less engaging in the movie's interpersonal relationships, which, despite charming performances from Jackman (who manages to overcome his character's numerous flaws) and Goyo (who avoids the trap of becoming a grating «precocious kid»), are as rote as their development is inevitable.

Coaxing charming performances out of all his cast, Scherfig's sad story is familiar yet memorable.

While Jean Arthur's charming performance really shines, it's famous character actor Charles Coburn makes this film great.

KEEPING THE FAITH This romantic come dy about a priest and a rabbi in love with the same woman, the directorial debut of Edward Norton, is lik able and contains charming performances.

It feels like a marginalization of McAdams skill and presence as much as an example of the film's implicit notion that all women are meant to be kept in the dark or protected and saved, like Tim's effervescent younger sister in an otherwise charming performance by Lydia Wilson.

I didn't see 2014's Vampire Academy (heck, no one has — the film was buried) but Angie Han says it's «a silly but enjoyable entry in the YA vampire subgenre, anchored by an utterly charming performance from Zoey Deutch.»

It helps that the cast is phenomenal with Collins and Ehrenreich's charming performances deliberately evoking Old Hollywood.

And even Vaughn, the sole American in the cast, delivers a surprisingly charming performance, somehow channelling both Full Metal Jacket's R. Lee Ermey and his work in the Adam McKay comedy universe to create a hard - ass like no other.

At $ 40,990, the smart street - racing money may be on the R / T Scat Pack, which (along with exterior and interior goodies) drops in 485 horses worth of 6.4 - liter Hemi, four - piston Brembo brakes, and charming Performance Pages data readouts and recorders.

In their third collaboration, director Hans Petter Moland finds the perfect rhythm to showcase Stellan Skarsgard's brilliantly restrained and charming performance as the ex-con Ulrik.

Ehrenreich proved his old - school star quality with his daffy and charming performance in «Hail, Caesar!»

For example, there are some Middle - Eastern stereotypes that can only come out of a 1999 movie, but charming performances from the likes of Omid Djalli make it feel like a gentle joking, rather than ignorant screen - writing.

The story is infused with all of the familiar Tarantino themes, including a small but charming performance by Brad Pitt, and a legendary scene know as the «The Sicilian scene» involving Walken and Dennis Hopper.

However, though Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to show the charming performance like his top rival player Messi but he played well in last season.

Average comedy that's low on jokes and doesn't quite live up to its premise, though it remains watchable thanks to a charming performance by Justin Long.

As the dead wander among the living, Miguel finds himself magically transported to their realm where he meets the trickster Hector (a charming performance from Gael Garcia Bernal as the movie's skeleton - in - chief).

Two charming performances (this guy looks and sounds just like Obama, it's incredible) and fun, smart dialogue make this a pretty enjoyable little movie, even if some of the editing is awkward and a few scenes drag on for way too long.

An enjoyable, entertaining odyssey with beautiful landscapes, a fun mood, and a charming performance from the always sexy Diane Lane.

In the midst of all the bloated filler that the almost nine - hour length of the series requires, the interspecies love story was a surprisingly moving addition, mostly because of the charming performances of Evangeline Lilly (Kate from «Lost «-RRB- as the «she - elf» Tauriel and Aidan Turner (Mitchell on «Being Human «-RRB- as the «tall for a dwarf» Kili.

His charming performance in Steven Soderbergh's excellent drama reminded audiences that he's capable of a lot more than the «loveable schlub» role he's been maligned to in many a romantic comedy, and the guy is just as likeable offscreen.

It coasts (and sometimes idles) on the charming performance of Lim Su - jeong as Young - goon, whose remarkable physical appearance does much to invest the film with its unique character.

The chemistry among the actors, charming performances (most notably Shelley Hennig as Avery's best friend Carrie) and quotable dialogue all contribute to this being a nice pick - me - up viewing experience.

He does, however, deliver a charming performance with a character who is perhaps using the Khaki Scouts as a means of evading reality and responsibilities.

But perhaps the real standout is Jennifer Carpenter who delivers a charming performance as a sweet girl undergoing a horrible change involving some very impressive physical contortions along the way.

Although To Rome with Love is a pretty disappointing Allen film, Eisenberg gives a charming performance, especially whenever he's acting with Alec Baldwin.

Benicio del Toro delivers a charming performance as Escobar, a sneaky guy who loves his son - in - law but will not hesitate to order his elimination.

But thanks to Baumbach's and Gerwig's inspired script — and especially the latter's captivating and charming performance — the film transcends mumblecore's almost in - built mediocrity.

The trailer really highlights the sweet and charming performance by the young Tilston, which will no doubt capture the hearts of many when the movie is released.

Laggies is a semi-depressing reminder than even when you have a sweet story, some charming performances and a story that has earned payoff, stories based on women and their everyday plights are going to be written off.

Cooper gives a compelling, affecting and charming performance, one that should garner him accolades.

It's an understated and charming performance, and one which surely puts Dafoe among favourites for Best Supporting Actor at next year's Academy Awards.

Goodbye World feigns intelligence from the very first frame, and only continues to squander it as it proceeds, hoping that snappy dialogue and charming performances can allow us to forgive its utter lack of ambition or thought.

In the eye of the storm Blue Valentine has a charming performance by six - year - old Faith Wladyka, whose good example encouraged her co-star to loosen up and find something to sing about this holiday season.

Gosling's simply named K does that terrifically assisted by contrasting supporting performances by women, including his love interest Joi (a charming

I was pleasantly surprised, with the campy caper keeping me on the edge of my seat, lots of laughs and some charming performances, especially from Ralph Fiennes.

Hopefully her charming performance as Annie in her tweens helps to dispel this notion and gives her some more challenging work.

We know these movies don't actually exist in a shared universe, but Dennison's charming performances in both are so similar that there's actually very little reason to believe they're separate worlds.

The reasons for that are numerable, but praise must chiefly go to Hayley Mills, for not many 14 - year - olds could carry a film with two charming performances.

Hannibal Buress turns in a charming performance as a freeloading contractor and Bobby Cannavale makes your skin crawl as a slimy celebrity fertility doctor.

Her charming performance as the young dancer and love interest was done without saying a word.

Despite another charming performance from Egerton, Vaughn's kitchen sink approach leaves the movie feeling bloated and unable to carry its cartoonish tone.