Sentences with phrase «film builds some tension»

Dorff is stellar and the film builds some tension but a bit too much required suspension of disbelief, some plot holes, weak dialogue, and two increasingly silly twist endings ultimately sink the piece.

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He builds tension and allows for a number of wild scenes to seem organic and focused within the world of the film.

The Interpreter tries to cast itself in the Hitchcockian tradition of Secret Agent and The Man Who Knew Too Much, but apart from the film's climactic bus sequence and another nicely crafted sequence toward the movie's end, this thriller never visually builds much tension or suspense.

Also, the film does a nice job of building suspense and tension.

The film does use elements from other horror films, and director George Bowers steadily builds up the tension to a surprise final.

It's a decent piece of low - budget film - making that shows what you can do with artfully built tension, skilful editing and a handful of shocking moments.

The film attempts to build tension throughout the film to lead up to it's climax.

Rope is a classic picture, one that definitely needs to be seen by genre fans, and it's a film that steadily builds up the tension, in order for the viewer to really get into the story and not turn away.

There's nothing that scary here, but there's some good tension built up and the zombie kids, while you can probably take one at a time, when they swarm you then they become viable threats, at least for what the film is trying to accomplish.

The film uses unique editing techniques to help build tension for a topic that only appeals to a very niche audience.

We don't really have a sense of what's going to happen next, but when something does happen, the film builds in intensity and tension.

THR finds the film to be «one of the most emotionally realistic disaster movies in recent memory — and certainly one of the most frightening,» and the AV Club's Noel Murray writes, «The Impossible confirms that Bayona is a major talent, with a skill for shooting and constructing sequences that build tension masterfully.»

Succeeds where so few Hollywood movies even venture - it builds a believable life, adds just enough nervous laughter to relieve the realistic tension, and constantly escapes the dumbed - down expectations beaten into us by lesser films.

These two films arrive at a crucial time for Europe and the US, when once again border tensions are building and misguided leaders scapegoat minorities to feed resentments.

You'll puzzle, you'll think and, as the film builds towards its climax, you'll realise you're gripping your seat with tension.

The film certainly manages to build tension, but it all too often dissipates.

Close - ups can also help build tension and rhythm in film.

One of the most important ways this is done is through building tension — the emotional strain that the audience feels as the film builds to a particular moment.

After building tension and ratcheting up the suspense, Smith shifts focus and spends much of the last third of the film on Ally and Teddy looking for Wallace with retired, alcoholic cop Guy Lapointe (an unrecognizable Johnny Depp).

Compounded with the question of Boyd's testimony, the search for JT builds a palpable tension in the film that has the potential to be broken at any moment, should Boyd, Owen or Bill tell the truth about their involvement in the tragedies.

It becomes clear pretty fast that this family are the owners of the empty tent at Ian and Sam's campsite, and the tension begins to build when rough, crude buddies German (Aaron Pedersen) and Chook (Aaron Glenane) come staggering into the film, «DANGER» practically written across their foreheads in big red letters.

Director Gary Love and screenwriter Gaby Hull clearly wanted to focus the film around building tension, but in doing so they forget to pay anything off.

With very little action, this film builds almost unbearable tension by carefully examining some moral questions in a precarious situation that's based on true events.

The girls in the film really take control of the action and what they do at the end of the movie is worth all the slow tension building.

The film holds back from the typical horror tricks and rather builds on the tension with dark quiet moments.

There had always been great action sequences in his earlier films, and Boyle's work continued to show a great feel for building up tension and then letting it erupt into a well - choreographed chase or fight.

The film builds to this tension - filled finale between Sister Aloysius and Father Flynn, but instead of any real resolution, all the audience gets is the same push - and - pull discussion they just heard 20 minutes ago.

Early viewers claim the original's inventive streak is missing and that the comic stylings of a pair of ghost hunters (Whannel and Angus Sampson) dissipate any tension the film manages to build.

The tracking shots, courtesy of «A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night» cinematographer Lyle Vincent, move almost viper - like to craft the film's gratifying tension - building sequences.

The film finds ways to keep us glued to the mundane work of reporting and builds tension as we watch the team poring over newly discovered documents late into the night, decoding them for the various euphemisms used to disguise misconduct as «sick» priests «on leave» were being transferred from parish to parish.

A unique film with no orchestral score, American Sniper uses intense surround sound to build tension and evoke...

De Palma's always moving camera keeps us in this world, and the editing of the film builds maximum tension throughout.

However the problems with the film are its inability to build any real tension or suspense and what starts with promise fast becomes a typical haunted house stereotypical affair.

Along with the faultless performances, especially from «Chronicle» and «Friday Night Lights» star Michael B Jordan, the device gives the film a taut edge, leading up to the brilliantly executed recreation of the BART station scene, which is a fine example of tension - building, and manages to capture with dreadful relatability the chaos of those panicky moments, and the irrevocability of what occurs.

While its contemplative nature and abrupt ending will definitely puzzle and even frustrate some audience members, the film's success can be found in its performances and its remarkable ability to quietly build tension as Reichardt gradually tightens the screws.

McAdams» mix of femininity, intelligence and vulnerability make a perfect foundation for the tension Craven builds around her as her character's resourcefulness begets hope, destruction and extreme danger while the film builds toward an exhilarating, roller - coaster climax.

[notification type =» star»] 87/100 — While its contemplative nature and abrupt ending will definitely puzzle and even frustrate some audience members, the film's success can be found in its performances and its remarkable ability to quietly build tension as Reichardt gradually tightens the screws.

Genuine tension is built from the moment the women enter the water right up to the very last shot of the film.

Director Ferenc Torok keeps the dialogue at a minimum, but the hushed conversations among the villagers speak volumes, and the film effectively builds tension as more and more secrets come to the surface.

To build the kind of tension that makes such a film as this work, you need more attention to detail and precise craft than Meters is willing to offer.

However, the film does not build tension or fear of not being able to see what's going to kill you.

Zaillian seems more interested in getting factual details right than building any real dramatic tension or momentum, and the film never quite reaches takeoff speed, despite the solid work of the acting ensemble (especially William H. Macy as the accountant of Jan's firm).

What Kransinski has fashioned here is a film that builds tension and horror through the careful use of images and sound.

He said something to the effect that what he wanted to do was slowly build the dread and the tension, rather than explode to 11 in the opening moments and fail to be able to register that kind of suspense for the rest of the film.

Likewise, Director M. Night Shyamalan employs reflected images to build tension in his film Signs.

Janiak's debut film was all about tension and building a couple of characters that are tragically torn apart, which are both perfect building blocks for a film like The Craft.

However, when a movie builds its entire tension from fear of what might be outside, revealing what's beyond the door can make or break a film's credibility.

The extended car chase that kicks off the film becomes downright tedious, setting the stage for a film that never has a chance to build any tension or interest.

That's not to knock the tension the film is often able to build but it never seems truly that hard for Mazur to make his way into the cartel's hands and hearts.

It's a very good film that builds the tension brilliantly.