Sentences with phrase «committed performance from»

Just when you think the zombie genre has no new stories to tell, along comes the heartbreaking Aussie undead drama «Cargo,» anchored by another wonderfully committed performance from Martin Freeman.

Despite a committed performance from Matt Smith, this is a wholly unnecessary flick.

Hook, we already know, has not had an easy life to date (the introduction has shown him playing football with his beloved younger brother who appears to be in some kind of institutionalized care home, as was he), but the things he experiences on this one night are scarring his soul, and with such an intense and committed performance from O'Connell, the process of this scarring is unbelievably affecting to watch.

The Disaster Artist earned plenty of acclaim for being both a hilarious look at the wacky circumstances behind the making of one of the best - worst movies of all time and providing a committed performance from James Franco.

A committed performance from Jeremy Renner breathes life into his Bourne - like character, Aaron Cross, but it's harder to identify with this genetically enhanced superspy than with Matt Damon's highly trained but emotionally vulnerable agent.

Split wants to have its cake and eat it in terms of mental illness, but it's an unpredictable, suspenseful little tale that comes together surprisingly satisfyingly, thanks to clever plotting and a truly committed performance from McAvoy.

Critics Consensus: Naked lives up to its title with a thoroughly committed performance from David Thewlis that's backed up with some of Mike Leigh's most powerful direction.

Critic Consensus: Naked lives up to its title with a thoroughly committed performance from David Thewlis that's backed up with some of Mike Leigh's most powerful direction.

What lends this passionate new USA Network drama series much of its idiosyncratic energy is an exceptionally committed performance from the exquisite Annette O'Toole.

Ryan Mason (4.5 / 5)- A tireless and committed performance from the man who earned another England call up this week.

They will have had over a week to rest and prepare after the Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid and even though their recent upturn in fortune has removed the threat of relegation, I think Arsenal have to expect a committed performance from them, which is why I feel that Wenger should be looking to rotate his team as much as possible.

A high ball into the penalty box, an aimless header by Benteke, and a rare exceptional finish by Joe Allen, that is what happens to give justice to an entertaining match and committed performance from two teams.

As for their opponents, the Clarets are just five points above the relegation zone and so Sean Dyche will be expecting a committed performance from his men as they look to claim a major scalp and simultaneously take a massive step closer to safety.

He will surely be expecting a fully commited performance from Sam Allardyce's side but he expects the same from Arsenal and pointed to our win over Everton in the early Saturday start after playing in Barcelona on a Wednesday night as an example.

Despite committed performances from most of the cast (especially Ejiofor, who imbues Pearson with a gentle yet stubborn spirit), Come Sunday can't shake its middling script and perfunctory direction.

It's a journey that feels personal for each character involved, and the committed performances from the whole cast (particularly Shannon as Alton's dedicated, concerned Dad) sell every second of it.

Cooper, who steered Jeff Bridges through his Oscar - winning turn in Crazy Heart, gets fiercely committed performances from just about everyone in Out of the Furnace.

Relatively artless when compared to several other King adaptations around the time (Brian De Palma's Carrie, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, David Cronenberg's The Dead Zone) or even with Carpenter's previous picture (1982's career - best The Thing), the film still delivers the goods as entertainment, thanks to committed performances from the cast and some nifty effects work.

The movie feels like it's trying a little too hard at times, but thanks to some committed performances from Robert De Niro and Zac Efron, «Dirty Grandpa» isn't nearly as unpleasant as its material warrants.

While this relentless pacing keeps things enjoyable on a narrative level, it limits our emotional connection to James and Rose despite committed performances from Nathan and Angourie.

I understand the «hollow box» argument — pretty packaging housing nothing — but I don't think that argument holds at all for «Crimson Peak,» a gorgeous Gothic Romance with committed performances from everyone and some of the best technical elements of the last few years.

And whereas the previous movies relied mostly on newcomers and character actors, Resurrection includes committed performances from Winona Ryder and Ron Perlman.

Many of the plotlines thrive due to committed performances from the hilarious Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski (30 Rock), and Carol Kane (Annie Hall, Taxi).

Not exact matches

Faith at work in the performance of The Nutcracker was like an offering up to God from committed people who gave their entire life to the art of dance.

For the inflation rate, coupled with individual tax rates, will be the ultimate determinant as to whether our internal operating performance produces successful investment results — i.e., a reasonable gain in purchasing power from funds committed — for you as shareholders.

The strong performance across our strategies has continued from the post-Brexit rebound thanks to our patience during events such as these along with our investment in companies committed to a Corporate Social Responsibility that puts shareholders first and behaves in a responsive manner.

The sense of the prophetic ethic and morality is always something like this: «You shall refrain from this practice, or you shall do thus - and - so, because I am Yahweh who brought you up out of Egypt [election] and you are a people voluntarily committed in return to the performance of my just and righteous will [covenant].»

If the prophets speak on behalf of social and economic justice, they do not preach a general abstract morality, but pointedly and specifically proclaim an election / covenant ethic, the sense of which is something like this: You shall refrain from this practice, or you shall do thus - and - so, because I am Yahweh who brought you up out of Egypt (election) and you are a people voluntarily committed in return to the performance of my righteous will (covenant).

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is committed to creating a high - performance culture, attracting and retaining the best possible talent, as well as creating an inclusive environment where people from diverse backgrounds can fulfill their potential.

Our Community: Sustainable Brands is home to a growing community of passionate individuals from around the world who are committed to leverage environmental and social innovation to deliver exceptional business performance AND shared value to those they impact.

We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations and to enhancing the environmental performance of our products and solutions, including the continued development of environmentally efficient packages that protect food and prevent it from being wasted.

They weren't phased by Chicago's defense on the other end of the floor, finishing with a 52 - percent shooting performance that included hitting eight of 16 shots from the three - pont line while committing just eight giveaways of their own.

Apart from the keeper who had a bit of a shocker with two big errors which he was lucky to get away with, this FA cup win for Arsenal over Sutton United came through a good team performance against an impressive and committed home team.

Standout testing performance from #GoBlue commit Benjamin St - Juste out of Canada at #TheOpening New Jersey #GETOPENpic.twitter.com/t6A 2iwKzXj

He is batting only.232, and after a particularly awful performance last week against Boston, in which he went 0 - for - 4 and committed a costly error, Grich went into Fregosi's office and asked to be removed from the lineup.

Full Time: Milan 0 - 2 Arsenal — A disciplined, committed team performance from an Arsenal side who showed the intensity they've lacked in recent weeks.

Another Michigan commit from Detroit, 4 - star CB Ambry Thomas, discussed his performance at the camp, enrolling early at Michigan and more.

But on second viewing, a different opinion took hold, one that I was watching a dominant and creative side that, if it weren't for a committed defensive performance and some timely goalkeeping (not the first time a goalie rumored to be headed our way managed to keep us from three points), would have comfortably taken the spoils.

Usually a surprise result from an underdog comes from a committed and conservative defensive performance combined with an extremely efficient counterattack or two.

The second was a collective effort from the team which had evidence to suggest that the players feel there is something actually worth fighting for now, a committed performance with real determination and endeavour from the players to do the club and it's loyal and passionate supporters well.

«That you, AVM Olutayo Tade Oguntoyinbo whilst serving as Chief of Training and Operations, Nigerian Air force and the CEO / Managing Director as well as the sole signatory to the account of Spaceweb Integrated Services Limited with Wema Bank, on or about the 11th July, 2014 at Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did accept a gift in the sum of One hundred and Sixty Six Million Naira (N166, 000,000) from Societe D' Equipments Internationaux Nigeria Limited, a contractor with the Nigerian Air force in performance of your official act and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section17 (a) of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000 and punishable under Section 17 (c) of the same Act».

The charge reads: «That you, AVM Olutayo Tade Oguntoyinbo whilst serving as Chief of Training and Operations, Nigerian Air force and the CEO / Managing Director as well as the sole signatory to the account of Spaceweb Integrated Services Limited with Wema Bank, on or about the 11th July, 2014 at Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Court did accept a gift in the sum of One hundred and Sixty Six Million Naira (N166, 000,000) from Societe D' Equipments Internationaux Nigeria Limited, a contractor with the Nigerian Air force in performance of your official act and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section17 (a) of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000 and punishable under Section 17 (c) of the same Act».

As biographer Graham Farmelo shows in Churchill's Bomb, Churchill managed to redeem his faltering performance as a minister in the first world war by elevating the «atomic bomb» from a neologism created by H. G. Wells to an existential risk in one deft essay, «Shall We All Commit Suicide?»

A committed central performance from Jasmine Hyde can't quite save this half - baked thriller that matches jarring tonal leaps and narrative ineptitude with unfortunate echoes of superior films.

It's to Harrelson's credit that Arthur remains a complex focal point for the feature, delivering a committed, daffy performance that gingerly walks the line between bold and bonkers, supported with a routine but still winningly sardonic performance from Dennings.

From Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark and Chris Hemsworth's Thor (bubbling with a newfound maturity after his third franchise outing) to Zoe Saldana's Gamora, the performances feel committed.

It's no surprise that the versatile Vallee, who recently directed two Oscar - winning performances in «Dallas Buyers Club,» has elicited from Witherspoon an intensely committed turn that, in its blend of grit, vulnerability, physical bravery and emotional immediacy, represents easily her most affecting and substantial work in the nine years since «Walk the Line.»

Nevertheless, his committed performance makes the film watchable, aided by supporting efforts from Rachel McAdams, Forrest Whitaker, and you know what?

«Committed performances aren't enough to save this film from uncomfortable colonial optics, uninspiring CGI and tedious plotlines,» says Jordan Hoffman of The Guardian, giving the film two stars out of five.

And when those gifts meet a quartet of committed and super-fun performances from Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Riley Keough, and Daniel Craig, it's tough not to be incredibly thankful to have Soderbergh back doing his thing.