Sentences with phrase «compelling performances»

Playing both Annie and Hallie James paved the way for other fun roles in reboots for Lohan — «Freaky Friday» and «Herbie: Fully Loaded» — followed by a slew of compelling performances in «A Prairie Home Companion,» «Bobby,» and, of course, «Mean Girls.»

Although the film carefully dodges some YA bildungsroman cliches and is bolstered by such compelling performances from its leads, I couldn't help but feel that the story that's left is somewhat underwhelming.

Though Gosling delivers as compelling a performance as one might've expected, the film - saddled with an extraordinarily one - note premise - never quite makes it up to his level; screenwriter Nancy Oliver has infused the proceedings with a number of overtly comedic elements, a choice that ultimately feels at odds with Gosling's distinctly down - to - earth take on his character.

The directorial debut of Oscar - winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, the film features compelling performances by Jessica Chastain as Bloom and Idris Elba as her lawyer.

Add to that feature - film - worthy visuals and a number of compelling performances from highly respected actors, and you have awards season yahtzee.

What follows is a search for meaning that meanders between comedy and tragedy, anchored by Gleeson's most compelling performance yet as a shepherd doomed to spend his (potentially) final days tending a flock of black sheep.

Rather their experience indicates, «the leader is less important than a clear compelling performance challenge that results in mutual accountability.»

The question is, does this flashy single - box solution offer compelling performance improvements or is Samsung's efforts just smoke and mirrors?

Stephen Dorff is a tour de force, he gives his best and most compelling performance yet.

The Danish Girl will almost certainly not reverse this trend, for despite compelling performances and a fascinating concept, the film fails to develop its characters, and plods along at a pace that almost dares the viewer to give up on the story.

You could make the argument that his habit of producing low - brow comedy makes it a total surprise every time he delivers something like Punch - Drunk Love or Funny People, but the truth is that Sandler's always been great — and we should stop acting like compelling performances like The Meyerowitz Stories are the only proof we have that he doesn't suck.

While a promising newcomer, Johnson doesn't have the ability, nor the direction backing him up, to deliver a really compelling performance.

The M235i Coupe is a fantastically appealing and engaging car with truly compelling performance and breadth of dynamic ability that is sure to make it a big hit among enthusiast drivers.

His career consistently overshadowed by that of his Brat Packer older brother, actor Chad Lowe has nevertheless endured to deliver numerous compelling performances in both television and film.

Reprising the role that first made her an Oscar magnet, Cate Blanchett offers up her most compelling performance thus far as the fiery monarch in this vastly superior sequel to the tepid 1998 telemovie Elizabeth.

If the subsequent adaptation of author Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s acclaimed novel Breakfast of Champions failed to capture the essence of the written word, Nolte still managed to offer an impressive performance in the following year's The Golden Bowl.At this point in his career Nolte could certainly be counted on to turn in compelling performances regardless of the project, which made the return of his former demons more tragic than ever.

This backwoods monster movie boasts compelling performances, eye - catching creatures and an effective blend of practical and digital effects.

Over the course of the last few years, he has made a surprisingly effective transition into leading man territory, and he has taken on several non-comedic roles that have proven his ability to deliver legitimately compelling performances.

But because Lady Bird has so many relatable moments and effortlessly compelling performances, it often feels completely real.

This wasn't the strongest of years for the category, with several compelling performances but none that stand out indelibly.

Cruise does utterly convincing transformations from cocky / weasely PR flack to complete coward to hero in a remarkably short amount of time (113 minutes)-- it's an unexpectedly compelling performance because this is a movie where Cruise could have devoted himself to the action (as only he can do) and just done enough to get by elsewhere.

This is drastically different from the 8C's 450 - horsepower, 4.7 - liter V - 8, but should provide compelling performance in a car that could weigh less than 2000 pounds (the X-Bow tips the scales at a svelte 1540 pounds).

In other words, driving enthusiasts looking for a more compelling performance - per - dollar ratio should consider the Nissan GT - R, Jaguar XKR or the Audi TT - RS.

Campbell's wonderfully compelling performance illuminates the lives of four German women, wives of Hitler resisters, in this touching novel of the enduring human spirit.

While Wilhite is a veteran of the West Coast art scene from the 1970s, he continues to challenge the boundaries of art with his formally beautiful and conceptually compelling performances, objects, installations, drawings, and paintings.

Considering the high - calibre films Knightley has featured in over the past decade, it is amazing how comfortable Moretz is alongside her on - screen, and she gives a truly compelling performance as the younger embodiment of Megan's personality.

While the first two versions of the car had offered compelling performance and handsome styling, the third - generation RX - 7 was a radical shift in design, performance and price.

The decentralized blockhain ledger would verify that the initial demand had occurred and the program would compel performance by filing the stipulation without human intervention.

The new Leon Cupra embodies SEAT's brand values in the best possible way: state - of - the - art technology and stunning design, coupled with compelling performance and excellent everyday usability.

Screenwriter turned director Gilroy (Freejack, The Bourne Legacy) crafts a tense atmosphere in this contemporary film noir, and gives Gyllenhaal the opportunity to deliver what may be his most forceful, compelling performance yet.

That's largely because of subtle, compelling performances from Anne Hathaway and particularly Robert De Niro, but it's also because of the particular kind of rom - com The Intern is: one that takes an expansive approach to the «rom,» blessedly precluding the possibility of a sexual relationship between a 70 - year - old man and a 30 - something woman.

A promising newcomer, Johnson doesn't have the ability, nor the direction backing him up, to deliver a really compelling performance.

The Liberal Democrat surge, prompted by Nick Clegg's compelling performance in the first TV leaders» debate, appears to have damaged Labour more than Conservative, with tens of thousands of younger voters switching to his party.

With this compelling performance boost in mind, you may want to wait until September if you're in the market for a new Windows 10 laptop, as that is when computer manufacturers will start rolling out laptops running on Intel's eighth generation U-series processors.

And though those are all part of the story, it's Keaton's ability to turn eclectic, larger - than - life characters into authentic, compelling performances that makes The Founder one of the year's most anticipated movies.

Through Lauren's compelling performance we felt despair at every failure, and joy at her final triumph in this stunning and provocative production.

But it's worth the discomfort for the adrenaline rush of the plot and Washington's compelling performance.

Sean Bean and Danny Dyer give strong and compelling performances.

Garfield offers a compelling performance as Dennis wrestles with his duty to provide and his complicity in putting his neighbours in the same awful situation he struggles to escape.

Richard Dreyfuss gives a compelling performance as a youngster determined to get out of the Jewish Montreal ghetto in Kotcheff's drama based on the memoirs of Mordecai Richler.

Eddie Marsan and Lior Ashkenazi deliver understated but compelling performances as Peres and Rabin.

It is a soul - crushing disaster because it lacks humor, wit, ideas, visual style, compelling performances, a point of view or any other distinguishing characteristic that would make it anything but a complete waste of your time, not to mention that of the diligent animators who brought this catastrophe into being.

Hot off the wheels from Howard Hawks» 1932 Scarface, Paul Muni gives a much more focused and compelling performance as the titular fugitive.

The hallmarks of a Hawley show are wonderfully offbeat yet endlessly intriguing characters, boldly innovative visual flourishes, a somewhat antic sense of humor, marvelously textured universes, compelling performances and whip - smart writing.

Anthony Hopkins is a great actor and he gives a resourceful, inventive, compelling performance that holds our attention over three hours.

Each actor is believable and gives a compelling performance.

Miles Teller puts forth a compelling performance.