Sentences with phrase «courageous characters»

It brilliantly showcased the trails and tribulations African - American pilots faced during World War II by focusing on its courageous characters, great performances and showing plenty of heart.

Captain Brittles is probably one of the most noble and courageous characters, certainly in terms of military movies.

Could creative minds or courageous characters ever develop in such a finished paradise?

It is a courageous character that will not start a fight but will not back down from one either.

Here, Luigi is portrayed as a kind and courageous character, often jumping into trouble and making brash decisions due to his determination to protect and save Daisy.

Not exact matches

A deep understanding of the reality of eternal life should shape our character now to be as courageous — albeit imperfect and conflicted — as Bonhoeffer himself.

They don't speak to the best of our character; neither do they express the cherished ideal embodied in the history of a courageous people, namely, the love of freedom.

He's the kind of hero John Wayne played in his famous westerns... clear - eyed honesty, strength of character, courageous compassion... only in a real - life, flesh - and - blood man of honor, decency, and integrity... Read more

Turning away from the exodus state we have become and rebuilding the Empire State will require a new class of courageous elected officials of character and belief in making government stand up, protect the people, give New Yorkers opportunity and allow the economy to grow.

The men like such dark characters, which help to create more courageous and brutal appearance.

What a courageous man is the main character.

«Puss in Boots» - one of the most beloved characters of the Shrek universe - tells the hilarious and courageous (daring, bold, brave) tale of Puss's early adventures as he teams with mastermind Humpty Dumpty and the street - savvy Kitty to steal the famed Goose that lays the Golden Eggs.

A lesser actor would have glitzed up and camped up Rudy for easy laughs, but Cumming ---- witty, spontaneous, courageous, and moving — makes the character a mediocre drag queen performing in clubs because he lacks other options to survive.

The standout, however, is Hurt, who gives an almost unbelievably courageous performance as the movie's least sympathetic character...

The standout, however, is Hurt, who gives an almost unbelievably courageous performance as the movie's least sympathetic character... Full Review

Miranda Richardson, meanwhile, is clearly having great fun as Barbara Castle, but her character doesn't quite ring true as - bizarrely, to my mind - Cole presents her more as a manipulative politician who uses the women's dispute for her own ends, rather than the canny and courageous fighter for equal rights that she was.

Watson's Belle is smart, confident, courageous, and feisty — she adds a welcome dash of our beloved Hermione to a character who was already considered one of Disney's more admirable, self - sufficient princesses.

Aboard the magnificent ship The Dawn Treader, the courageous voyagers travel to mysterious islands, confront mystical creatures, and reunite with the Great Lion Aslan on a mission that tests their characters to determine the fate of Narnia itself!

Best Actress: Annette Bening — Kids Are All Right — stern, intelligent yet moving and likeable — it takes a real pro to accomplish that with such style and verve Nicole Kidman — Rabbit Hole — heartbreaking but resilient — a perfect balance between broken and fixed — it is so joyful to watch a character so succinctly communicated Lesley Manville — Another Year — heartbreaking with closeup after closeup of vulnerability and grasping hope — truly a fragile and pulsating performance Julianne Moore — Kids Are All Right — courageous and oh so human — sexy and vulnerable in an earthy way — her struggles with herself are the heart of the movie and she carries it magnificently and warmly Natalie Portman — Black Swan — the tour de force this year — the crazy, emotionally volatile core of a crazy, emotionally volatile film — some wonder if it might be «easer» to play such big emotions but the incredibly thin wire she has to traverse in such an extreme environment is daunting and she makes it work and gives us believability and solicits true sympathy in the middle of a fright fest — a truly accomplished achievement

The director said he feels Cody is a courageous writer, and is «great at creating characters who have mixed intentions.»

While Charlie Hunnam's lead character was a bland cipher, there were several colorful personalities like Elba's courageous leader, Rinko Kikuchi's tortured Mako, Charlie Day and Burn Gorman's comic relief and Ron Perlman's outlandish, black - market kingpin surrounding him.

There has never been a more gifted visual storyteller than Steven Spielberg; in the five minutes of shorthand that opens his War of the Worlds, he creates three characters we care about, a world that we recognize, and a real hope that this time, this one time, he'll be courageous enough to follow a narrative through to its logical end instead of the one he thinks will least disturb his audience.

For this movie's main audience, they will be unknowns, and the film's courageous casting uses this as an advantage; watching the two talented leads is a discovery in itself, and lures viewers into sticking around to see what story is to be told with these genuine characters.

In the early part of his career, which was influenced by the neorealism and, at the same time, censured by the government, he was, arguably at his most creative, innovative, and courageous in the way he presented and treated his subjects and depicted his characters.

In this lesson designed especially for boys, students read a work of realistic fiction and get to know courageous male characters through writing, Internet activities, and discussion.

Curriculum programs help foster courageous compassion, active citizenship and academic success by combining service - learning, character education, civic engagement and literacy training.

Gradually, the character of this courageous little boy emerged from the smoke and the rubble of the air raid shelter...

Until this courageous book with the wonderful characters of Jean Patrick and his family.

The younger generation of characters in this story is deeply affected by the courageous choices their parents made.

In cinematic terms, Ivory Peal is a thoroughly modern character — tough, resilient, courageous and not without wit, bringing to mind Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road.

The American Kennel Club gives a comprising hint on their character: «They are equable and kind, courageous and resolute; their demeanor is dignified and pacific».

MOH treats its soldiers like video game characters - sympathetic, courageous, self - sacrificing heroes to be sure - but 2 - dimensional video game characters nonetheless.

At last year's edition, a Japanese all - star team composed of Mizuguchi - san and Takahashi - san (Katamari Damacy) easily defeated the courageous Parisian Audience all - star team in an exhilarating game character cake decoration contest.

«I cared so deeply for those characters and their stories, and I loved how the creators were courageous enough to create new worlds and casts of characters each time, and to make characters who were empathetic and nuanced... In short, I want to make games that can make people feel the way the classic Final Fantasy games made me feel.»

The weak helpless girl - object stereotype, and the courageous player character to the rescue; add a story and plot dilemmas.

Attack on Titan closely follows the riveting storyline of the anime's first season and focuses on the exploits of various key characters, putting the player in a position to relive its most shocking, courageous and exhilarating moments.

For example, when balancing their ethical duty to the client against not misleading the court, defence lawyers need to be courageous and have strength of character.

«What dreams can be fashioned into reality, what values can send us to bed comfortably and make us courageous enough to face our end with character... that's what we're all seeking.