Sentences with phrase «extraordinary performances by»

With Ethan's most ambitious and exciting work as a writer / director, the story of Blaze Foley has been brought to life with extraordinary performances by newcomer Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat and a supremely talented group of collaborators across the board.

Unlike the remake; this delivers some extraordinary performances by Gene Hackman, Shelley Winters and Ernest Borgnine.

This is extraordinary performance by any measure.

This Coen brothers film became an instant classic, in large part due to an extraordinary performance by actress Frances McDormand.

Her is lead by an extraordinary performance by Jessica Chastain, who truly is the actress of her generation.

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Morningstar provides a great service to investors by collecting an extraordinary amount of information on past performance, fund flows, and fund strategies.

At the end of each year, the Committee determines compensation by assessing performance against these financial targets, as well as in light of HP's performance relative to its peers on other financial and non-financial factors and unusual or extraordinary events.

Replacing a 1950's bureaucracy with a 2020 performance organization, we formed the new New York education reform Commission headed by Dick Parsons, they have done extraordinary work; they have called for a full day Pre-K, extending school days and for performance pay.

It was an extraordinary farewell statement by Tony Blair, a vintage performance by the great showman.

Written by prison system therapist Jonathan Asser, STARRED UP is a merciless, uncompromising portrayal of a dehumanizing life behind bars, and the most accomplished film of David Mackenzie's career; as father and son, Mendelsohn and O'Connell give extraordinary performances, charting a path that resembles Greek tragedy.

This is a heartfelt endeavor, given weight by Shimono's extraordinary performance, in which the actor uses the subtlest flicks of his weary brow to call forth torrents of sorrow and minefields of regret.

But while «Lean on Pete» certainly has its dark moments, and its 119 minutes seem like it's never going stop throwing obstacles in Charlie's way, there's ultimately a sense of hope here, much of it being communicated by Plummer, in an extraordinary performance.

Like Ex Machina, it's a study of ordinary people trying to make sense of an extraordinary situation, driven by thoughtful performances and stark, striking images.

Gadon's extraordinary performance is matched by those of her co-stars; Paquin, all sugar and icicles in one swoop, is especially good, as is Zachary Levi as Grace's friend Jeremiah, a traveling salesman and something of a benevolent trickster as well.

Adapted from a Pulitzer Prize - winning novel by Elizabeth Strout, Olive Kitteridge is an extraordinary character study, featuring a brilliant performance by Frances McDormand.

His is an extraordinary performance, as Pete Hammond raved, and he's backed by support from Tatiana Maslany, beautifully affecting as Bauman's girlfriend Erin, and Miranda Richardson, who steals scenes as his mom Patty.

Emily Blunt delivers an extraordinary performance in the lead role (rather than simply acting drunk, she plays Rachel as an alcoholic desperately trying to look sober), but it feels like she's in a different film — one that isn't marred by soapy plot turns and Taylor's messy direction.

Clare Stewart, director of the BFI London Film Festival, said: «Featuring extraordinary performances from the British talent in front of the camera and vividly directed by Morten Tyldum, The Imitation Game does cinematic justice to Alan Turing's vision, determination and personal story as well as his enduring impact on British history and contemporary life.»

The film is directed by Richard J. Lewis (not the comedian) but is really a product of the amazing story and talented cast led by the extraordinary performance of Giamatti.

The central performance by Bishil is extraordinary and the film wouldn't have worked without her absolute perfection in showing an impressionable and innocent girl coming into her own.

ROOM tells the extraordinary story of Jack (Jacob Tremblay in a breakout performance), a spirited 5 year - old who is looked after by his loving and devoted Ma (Brie Larson, SHORT TERM 12, TRAINWRECK).

Following its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, a new trailer has debuted for director Lenny Abrahamson's acclaimed drama Room, which you can view in the player below... ROOM tells the extraordinary story of Jack (Jacob Tremblay in a breakout performance), a spirited 5 year - old who is looked after by his loving and devoted Ma -LSB-...]

In Jeff Nichols's wonderful Mud, two Southern kids discover a drifter (Matthew McConaughey, continuing his run of extraordinary performances) hiding on an isolated island, and by helping him escape, wouldn't you know, they do a little growing up of their own.

Following the plight of adolescent Chanda (Khomotso Manyaka, in an extraordinary first performance) as she remains a pillar of strength whilst surrounded by her sickly mother (Lerato Mvelase, Umkhungo) and step - father (Aubrey Poolo), scorned best friend (Keaobaka Makanyane) and judgemental neighbour (Lerato Mvelase, Hotel Rwanda), the film tells a tale of the strength of one determined teen that has an impact upon the outlook of an entire community.

The lead performance by Isabél Zuaa as Clara is extraordinary, especially considering she has to balance two completely unique performances (across the two different halves of this crazy film) and yet also keep her character consistent from one story to the other.

Moreover, it was elevated into something greater by an extraordinary central performance by Colin Firth, who should have won an Oscar then and there instead of having to wait another year for The King's Speech.

Our results were led by the ongoing extraordinary performance of Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, strong demand for NBA 2K17 — which is now our highest - selling sports title ever — and increased recurrent consumer spending.

He's aided by one of the year's best ensemble casts, led by the extraordinary Sally Hawkins, who turns in a wordless performance that is among the year's best on - screen achievements.

«Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell, backed by an extraordinary supporting cast, deliver powerhouse performances in Tony Goldwyn's emotionally resonant film,» said Utley and Gilula.

Previously Kevin Bacon has played a kidnapper (Trapped), a paedophile («Sleepers») and a rapist («Hollow Man»), but also a compromised policeman investigating statutory rape charges («Wild Things»), a man falsely suspected of rape and murder (In the Cut), and a homicide detective touched by horrific abuse in his childhood (Mystic River)-- and these past rôles, as well as the extraordinary intensity of Bacon's present performance, all play their part in shading the character of Walter so that he becomes suspended perfectly between the viewer's sympathies and suspicions.

Featuring robust and dynamic cinematography and editing and a revelatory performance by Bel Powley, Marielle Heller's The Diary of a Teenage Girl is a mature and extraordinary coming - of - age tale.

The film stars Elisabeth Olsen in an extraordinary, nuanced performance as Martha, who, after escaping from a sinister cult, attempts to re-assimilate herself into contemporary society by staying with her estranged older sister Lucy (Sarah Paulson) and her fiancé Ted (Hugh Dancy) at their lake house in New England, but Martha begins to worry that members of the abusive sect she managed to run away from are plotting to bring her back to their corrupt commune.

Brody's performance as a musician struggling to stay alive during the Holocaust was powerful, but Daniel Day - Lewis was extraordinary as Bill Cutting, the butcher who ruled the streets of New York by fear in Scorsese's flawed masterpiece.

Best of times An extraordinary early run of daring, intelligent performances in great films, among them Sid and Nancy and Prick Up Your Ears, guaranteed Oldman's reputation remained intact when these peaks were followed inevitably by troughs.

Check it out below... ROOM tells the extraordinary story of Jack (Jacob Tremblay in a breakout performance), a spirited 5 year - old who is looked after by his loving and devoted Ma (Brie Larson, SHORT TERM 12, TRAINWRECK).

Festival director Clare Stewart said: «Featuring extraordinary performances from the British talent in front of the camera and vividly directed by Morten Tyldum, The Imitation Game does cinematic justice to Alan Turing's vision, determination and personal story as well as his enduring impact on British history and contemporary life.»

If I had my way, and I don't, a Best Picture nomination would certainly go to Benh Zeitlin's «Beasts of the Southern Wild,» with its extraordinary lead performance by Quvenzhané Wallis as a young Louisiana girl named Hushpuppy.

I feel blessed to have my movie year book - ended by two extraordinary Hugh Jackman performances.

Adding to that are the extraordinary performances delivered by the leads.

They provide «scientific evidence» to support the claim that a specific set of policies can shift average student performance upward by three to six standard deviations, an extraordinary gain.

Applicants were evaluated based on outstanding achievement as evidenced by extraordinary improvement in school performance, success in closing achievement gaps, local or national recognition for his or her school, and personal reward or recognition.

This raises the performance of gifted and regular children and has led to the extraordinary results achieved by Bright IDEA 1.

Since its current - generation introduction in April 2011, the Hyundai Accent has delivered extraordinary value by blending utility, style, performance and class - above features...

Most Powerful Naturally - Aspirated Ferrari V8 Having lavished meticulous attention on the power unit that was named «Best Performance Engine» at the International Engine of the Year Awards for two consecutive years, Ferrari has now built its most powerful naturally aspirated V8 ever (597 hp) with an extraordinary specific power output of 135 hp / l, the highest ever achieved by a road - going naturally aspirated engine.

In the 2018 Golf R, extraordinary performance is augmented by a full complement of innovative technologies designed to propel every drive to the next level.

What's more, the Challenger's extraordinary performance is complimented by the real - world benefits of Best - in - Class headroom, rear seat legroom and cargo volume (459 litres).

Much of this differential was explained by the extraordinary performance of the Vanguard International Explorer, Capital Opportunity, and Primecap funds.»

These metrics allow this group of investors with access to extraordinary financial assets and ability to invest large sums of money to track current and historical market performance by a particular size, investment style and a wide range of additional market characteristics.

After one last excursion in pursuit of the Northern Lights, your adventure into the Arctic winter will come to an end but over an extraordinary eleven days, you will have hopefully experienced one of nature's most exclusive performances, become engrossed in Viking sagas, Norwegian myths and Sami folklore, and been blown away by the natural beauty of this unique holiday destination.

This year you can look forward to extraordinary wine tastings, exciting dishes by celebrity chefs, travel trends and hidden gems, authentic markets from Asia to Marrakesh and dozens of live performances.