Sentences with phrase «commanding performance from»

It's a commanding performance from Vega, and Leilo's direction is visually powerful.

«A riveting, screen - commanding performance from a fresh face is a rare and magical thing — rarer still is that it lands in the lap of filmmakers who know what to do with it.»

Rating: 8/10 — a recreation of the kidnapping in 1973 of John Paul Getty III (Charlie Plummer), and the subsequent attempts by his mother, Gail (Williams), to persuade his grandfather (Christopher Plummer) to pay the ransom, something the then world's richest man refuses to do; Scott's best movie in years, All the Money in the World is a taut, compelling thriller that tells its story with ruthless expediency and features yet another commanding performance from Williams, something that takes the spotlight away from the presence of Christopher Plummer (who's good but not great), and which serves as a reminder that money isn't the central concern here, but a mother's unwavering love for her child.

That hat - trick pretty much cemented another commanding performance from the Portuguese international in Europe so far this year.

Steven Gerrard — 8 Another commanding performance from midfield, in which he also got himself on the score sheet with a long range effort placed into the bottom corner of the Norwich goal.

With commanding performances from Bijvoet, Minis and Perceval, a structure that is an exemplary study in economic pacing, and a story that has all the appeal of seductive myths, Borgman will end up as one of the most original and captivating dark stories to emerge this year.

Not exact matches

CB) Jan Vertonghen 7 — The more commanding of the defensive pairing, the kind of performance that Spurs expect from the Belgian.

All three were delivered in a commanding performance as Christian Eriksen's double and a goal from Erik Lamela saw us home 3 - 0 at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.

Winston Reid — 8/10: An excellent performance from the New Zealand international who was a commanding figure throughout the game, keeping his team well - organised and space at a premium for the hosts.

Goals from Moussa Sissoko and Dele Alli capped a commanding first half performance, but we were left stunned at the final whistle after the visitors hit back in the second half with a brace from Andre Ayew and the winner from Angelo Ogbonna.

A major highlight of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Night that many look forward to is the performance of the reigning VGMA Artiste of the year; With awe inspiring performances from Stonebwoy, Sarkodie and many others in years past, will Joe Mettle, the first ever gospel artiste to win that category be able to command the angels to come down?

«His impressive performance earned him commendations from both Liberians and international observers over improvements that followed his taking command,» the statement read.

I live to obey a top who knows how to command an erotic performance from a sub and control him in and out...

British TV director Michael Pearce makes a commanding feature debut with this psychological drama - thriller that puts an eerily windswept island location to fine use and features an excellent lead performance from Jessie Buckley, whose open, intelligent face transmits thought and feeling with piercing clarity.

Enhanced by rapid, elliptical cutting and a driving rock»n' roll soundtrack, the film's true momentum comes from Stiller's dynamic and commanding performance.

Dumbledore is, along with Lord Voldemort, the greatest wizard in the land, a wise leader and a strong warrior who commands great loyalty and respect from all walks of magical life, yet there is none of this command in Gambon's performance, and many times it feels like he's treading water - filling the suit until the next scene, and that's a damned shame.

Featuring two exceptional lead performances from these two boys, first rate beauty - in - ugliness photography and an unusually extraordinary command of tone, Carbone's picture skillfully articulates the inexpressible; the weird, beautiful struggle that is life.

But «White Material,» the Frenchwoman's indirect tribute to the Southern African novelist Doris Lessing, would doubtless top my list in many a year: the cineaste in me thrilled to its tactile, tingly command of atmosphere, its laudably complicated politics and its on - edge performance from a peak - form Isabelle Huppert, but it was the personal connection I felt to its finely - drawn conflict between lines of blood and birth that drew an extra shiver from me.

http://blog.themoviereport.com/search/label/CinemaCon «From her show stopping and Emmy Award winning performances on Saturday Night Live to her commanding performances on the big screen, Kate McKinnon has entertained audiences around the world with her hilarious brand of comedy,» noted Neuhauser.

The powerhouse performances — Asia Kate Dillon is the season's best addition, every bit as commanding and complex as Lewis and Giamatti — coupled with the snappy dialogue and stunning directorial turns from the likes of John Singleton, Karyn Kusama, and Ed Bianchi, led to a season of raucously entertaining twists and turns.

Arguably the more interesting performance came from Tom Hiddleston as the villain of the piece, Loki, looking as though he borrowed a lot from Brad Dourif's slimy performance as Grima Wormtongue in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films, albeit with much more command and presence that such an antagonist requires.

It's hard to imagine the film being nearly as effective with another actor in the role, because it's his commanding performance that transforms «Selma» from yet another stuffy biopic into a stirring political drama worthy of Dr. King's legacy.

Marion Cotillard steals the show from Pitt and filmmakers with an equal parts commanding and emotional performance.

Beautifully shot with commanding lead performances and stonking cameos from Ray Liotta and Ben Mendelsohn.

The film's final stretch is shocking regardless of how much pre-knowledge the viewer may have, and that's not necessarily due to any surface qualities; a lot of it has to do with the intensity of Shiina's performance, and even more has to do with Miike's masterful command of his material, which swings from two tonal extremes, and quite credibly at that.

Any costume drama with Helena Bonham Carter in a main role probably is worth at least a look for her performance, and she commands attention as the story's most beguiling character, Miss Havisham, even though the way she's utilized feels borne more from the tradition of Gothic horror than customary.

Factors differentiating the performance levels for writing include how consistently and fully students develop ideas, including when drawing evidence from one or more sources, how well they organize their writing, and their command of grammar and language usage.

Such impressive performance will likely command a considerable price, with the next generation likely to cost from around # 45,000.

Toyota Certified Used Vehicles Details: * Roadside Assistance * Powertrain Limited Warranty: 84 Month / 100, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in - service date * Limited Warranty: 12 Month / 12, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from certified purchase date * Transferable Warranty * Vehicle History * Warranty Deductible: $ 50 * 160 Point Inspection Standard Equipment MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE 1.8 L 4 - cyl DOHC 16 - Valve Dual VVT - i Continuously Variable Transmission 16 - in Wide Vent Steel Wheels And P205 / 55R16 Tires SAFETY & CONVENIENCE Toyota Safety Sense - P: Pre-Collision Sys w / Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert w / Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams Star Safety System Includes: VSC, TRAC, Anti-lock Brake System, EBD, Brake Assist & Smart Stop Technology 8 Airbags: Dr & Fr Pass Adv Airbag Sys, Dr & Fr Pass Seat - Mounted Side Airbags, Dr Knee Airbag, Pass Seat Cushion Airbag Front & Rear Side Curtain Airbags LATCH (Lwr Anchors & Tethers for CHildren) for Outboard Rear Seating Positions Only Whiplash - Injury Lessening Front Seats EXTERIOR Bi-LED Headlights LED Daytime Running Lights In Headlight Color - Keyed Heated Power Outside Mirrors INTERIOR Premium Fabric - Trimmed 6 - Way Adj Dr Seat 4 - Way Adj Fr Pass Seat w / Seatback Pocket Entune Audio w / 6.1 - in Touch - screen incl Entune Multimedia Bundle (AUX / USB / BT / Adv Voice Recognition), Siri Eyes Free 3.5 - in Monochrome TFT Multi-Info Display Integrated Backup Camera w / Projected Pth Steering Wheel w / Audio & Bluetooth Hands - Free Phone Voice Command Controls Auto Climate Control w / Pollen Filter and Push Button Controls Remote Keyless Entry System

This affords the driver a sense of complete command, emphasized by his or her ability to control nearly every convenience and performance adjustment without lifting a hand from the flat - bottomed steering wheel.

This might be the base engine on the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover, but that doesn't stop it from delivering commanding performance.

If it ain't broke... Considering it does the towing / touring basics so well — comfy lounge chair seats, relaxed ride, smooth punchy performance, commanding view — it's a shame the GXL «Cruiser misses out on features now available on many sub - $ 30K runabouts, like a touchscreen with full smartphone compatibility and a digital trip computer from the 21st century.

Obedience training ranges from very basic training, such as teaching the dog to reliably respond to basic commands such as «sit,» «down,» «come,» and «stay,» to high level competition within clubs such as the American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club and the Canadian Kennel Club, where additional commands, accuracy and performance are scored and judged.

: Viratia, Awakening Of Aggression, Virtual Control, Rocktronic and Morphscape, PLUS a complete digital download of the Video Games Live conductors scores from the Command & Conquer «Hell March» segment and End of Nations (both composed by Frank Klepacki), PLUS a printed 1st page of the piano sheet music from the fan favorite mega-hit «Cohen's Masterpiece» SIGNED by BioShock composer Garry Schyman, also known as «Scherzo No. 7 - Andante con Fuoco» from the game BioShock, PLUS your name (or the name of your choosing) to be enshrined on our website and Facebook page as a $ 500 HYPERSPACE donor, PLUS your name to appear on screen as a $ 500 HYPERSPACE donor before every Video Games Live performance over the next 2 years!

Luckily, no less an institution than MoMA is about to give the Angolan artist his first U.S. solo show this month, introducing the work of a commanding provocateur who uses a mix of performance, rap, and video to touch the hottest buttons in Africa - West relations, from comparing Nelson Mandela to Hitler («They were both determined people,» he explains) and announcing that he has bought the United States, but will rule semi-benevolently.

During the summer of 2011, Owens had studio space at MoMA PS1 and made use of the entire building to enact the performance scores, which range from vague commands to highly choreographed movements and actions.

His command of a diversity of disciplines and mediums — from drawing, painting, sculpture, performance, film, and installation, to theatre and theoretical writings — produced an oeuvre that effectively connects the enduring traumas of the twentieth century to today.

Performance overall from the OMAP 3 processor is fair, though at times there was a little more lag in how voice commands were translated into action than I saw on other Android Wear watches.

Smooth and responsive performance puts you in command of great computing for everyday use, from daily tasks to multimedia.