Sentences with phrase «endearing performances by»

Still, the film holds a quiet, unassuming appeal, due to some witty moments (an extended sequence in which Erin interviews her ad respondents is a comic highlight) and, most especially, the endearing performances by Davis and Gelfant.

The production features endearing performances by leads Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton who generate a quiet, yet convincing screen chemistry portraying Mildred and Richard as modest working - class heroes.

The talented actress - turned - director Joan Chen (Xiu Xiu) should get the lion's share of the credit as to why what would ordinarily be a routine tearjerker works somewhat, along with an endearing performance by Ryder.

With an endearing performance by Dennis Christopher (It, Doppelganger) in the lead role, as well as a great supporting cast that includes Dennis Quaid (Dreamscape, Innerspace), Paul Dooley (Runaway Bride, Crazy Little Thing), and an Oscar - nominated role for Barbara Barrie (Private Benjamin, Real Men), there's no shortage of cast chemistry to be found.

Not exact matches

Formulaic, cheesy with its fluff and histrionics, - to the point of superficializing a sense of narrative weight, and inconsistent with its tone, pacing and overall structure, this film falls as a pretty forgettable war drama, flavored up by the decent visual style, worthy subject matter, lively direction and endearing performances which secure Jesse Hibbs» «To Hell and Back» as an almost thoroughly entertaining and sometimes effective, if ultimately underwhelming account of Audie Murphy's struggles as a farm boy - turned - military man.

When the dance is finally beat, Robert Baker... or Alabama, there's something endearing enough about the pretty points in cinematography and score work, touching occasions in entertainingly well - paced direction, interesting spots in a colorful story, and across - the - board decent performances - especially the one by Evan Rachel Wood - for the final product to border on decent, ultimately falling under the overwhelming weight of the glaring tonal and narrative incoherencies, flat humor, dramatic contrivances, problematic themes, even more problematic leads, ridiculous story and onslaught of clichés which render Andrew Fleming's «Barefoot» an occasionally charming, but mostly mediocrely misguided romantic dramedy.

It gets by on Nick Frost's endearing performance and a fantastic turn from Kayvan Novak, who steals several scenes as Bruce's flamboyant friend, Bejan.

Whilst the first film was praised by critics for its innocent hmour and boasted endearing performances from Jim Carrey, at the height of his career, and Jeff Bridges, George Byrne of the Herald says the second offering is a «horrible, horrible sequel».

However, the writing is brilliant, and the performances by Galifianakis as twin brothers Chip and Dale, Martha Kelly as Chip's long - suffering friend and Louie Anderson's Emmy - winning performance as Chip and Dale's mother are all heartbreakingly endearing.

It is a silly, joyless, dull film: its laughable special effects are repellent rather than endearing, the story is anticlimactic, and the strong performances by acting stalwarts such as Annette Crosbie serve to make everyone else really look bad.

Culkin proves to be a much greater talent than his has - been older brother in the showier of the two main roles, but the real discovery is Henson, whose performance is made all the more endearing and heartbreaking by its remarkable warmth and subtlety.

More than either of these elements, however, 20th Century Women is a film powered by the studied, instinctual, and endlessly endearing performances at its core.

Colossus is most obviously CGI but it's never really distracting, and the pitch perfect voice performance by Stefan Kapicic ensures the character is endearing in a goody two shoes lame way.

However, director Stephen Frears and co-writers Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope take this simple logline (based on a true story) and run with it in complete earnestness, crafting a sweet, thoughtful, and endearing story of guilt, redemption, and friendship that is buoyed by a remarkable performance from Judi Dench and excellent chemistry between the actress and her co-star, Steve Coogan.

It may not have the emotional resonance of a Pixar movie, but with its playful premise, endearing performances and outstanding score by Alexandre Desplat, «Pets» is fun, family -(and animal --RRB- friendly fare.

The youthful exuberance and curiosity of both Hogarth and the Iron Giant are incredibly endearing, a quality bolstered by the vocal performances of Marienthal and Diesel.

The act of drinking takes on an air of performance, accompanied by full orchestral renderings of Edward Elgar's «Pomp and Circumstance» and Edvard Grieg's idyllic «Morning,» and the somber scene becomes an endearing comedy.