Sentences with phrase «entire film on his shoulders»

Usually known for smaller roles himself, his performance proves beyond a doubt he has the ability to carry the weight of an entire film on his shoulders.

And if you thought Gyllenhaal was great in «Prisoners,» you ain't seen nothing yet: the actor «carries the entire film on his shoulders, and he delivers with a smoldering internalized performance of torment that is easily his finest work.»

She has to carry the entire film on her shoulders (she's almost the only recognizable face in the film, Glazer cannily contrasting her megastar status against actors from Ken Loach films or even non-pros to emphasize the sense of an otherworldly being walking among us), and does it without breaking a sweat.

Not exact matches

Agora proves that it is entire possible to have an old - school blockbuster (and I am talking Cecil B. DeMille and Alan Mann spectacle films with casts of thousands wearing togas and swords) coupled with science, mathematics and commentary on modern times nudge shoulders with romance, upheaval and politics of antiquity.

The entire success of the film rests on Alicia Vikander's shoulders, and she flourishes with flying colors.

The entire film could have rested on their shoulders.

This isn't necessarily a poor decision on his part (in fact, Lee should be applauded for even thinking about going this route with the Hulk), but it also isn't what many envisioned from a big - budget action film starring a nearly indestructible superbeing that could level an entire city with one hand tied behind his back.

It'd be foolish not to praise a film that shows this much restraint in telling such a common story and places its entire weight on the shoulders of a well - drawn, empowered female protagonist who nonetheless feels congruous with the times.

The entire film appears to be built on the motif of bringing out the silliest parts of ourselves; the guiltier we feel about the immature things that bring us pleasure, the more we should embrace them to find our happy spot.

A 22 1/2 - minute alternate ending that is included on the DVD changes a few shots, the entire structure of the film, and very little emotionally - three extremes that should not be working in conjunction.

As he is the main protagonist in this film noir, he really does carry the entire weight of the story on his shoulders, and he does so, effortlessly.

We filmed a few comparison videos between the two e-readers that should be on our YOUTUBE channel in the next few days that visually walks you through the entire experience.