Sentences with phrase «first action sequence»

Seeing that Vincent D'Onofrio is in the cast immediately takes away any mystery about the bad guy's identity, but were there any doubt, the film exposes him in the first action sequence.

The movie started really strong and was quite entertaining, from the story being narrated by Nicholas Cage with humorous cartoony opening credits, to the action of the Rider in his first action sequence.

Put it this way: the first action sequence in «Ant - Man'takes place in a bathtub, and while ultimately this film is too bland to leave much of an impression, at least it's still a much - needed reminder that there are people underneath all that spandex.

Although they help set the tone at the outset of the film, we don't need more of these scenes after her first action sequence as her character's MO is very clear.

The first action sequence has «Jonathan» flying down San Francisco streets on some kind of skateboard thing, kinda like a toboggan or something.

I came into this movie having somewhat liked the first two and not totally excited to see how Tom probably acts with Katie, but if you're like me, you'll drop that «tude as soon as the first action sequence kicks into gear.

The 3D conversion for DH2 is superb — even though there are few instances of stuff coming out of the screen at the audience, it adds depth and solidity to the proceedings, and puts us squarely in the middle of things during the movie's first action sequence of note, a ride through Gringotts vaults.

Not exact matches

The policy — in the form of first Office Actions on a series of applications for patents on expressed sequence tags, ESTs — could greatly complicate basic gene therapy research by substantially allowing patents for small sequences of a gene that may later be used by the patent holder to corner ownership and uses of entire genes.

First described in the 1990s — a discovery that led to the 2006 Nobel Prize — RNAi is a process by which organisms suppress the expression of target genes through the action of small RNA segments that bind to corresponding gene sequences.

Perversely (if unsurprisingly) for a big - budget historical epic, Scott stages most of his «action» in undistinguished, ground - level medium shots and flip - flopping close - up dialogue sequences; after an hour of this, one's starvation for a few picturesque vistas is only briefly sated by a lovely shot of the Thames Estuary, or Robin and his men's first arrival in Sherwood under sun - dappled branches.

The action sequences, which are few and far between, do lack the exhilaration that was to be found in the first two Spider - Man films (which contain the similar light tone to the Iron Man films) but the star power and snappy dialogue keeps the film briskly moving along.

The story brings him into a much bigger situation as the first, the stakes are upped, and there are really extreme action sequences.

It's an action movie, first and foremost, using a certain jig of political awareness to provide a fitting backdrop for breathless chase sequences and wrecking ball heroics.

Their first big punchup, at a secret casino nightclub in Busan, South Korea, is, well, a marvel of thrillingly dynamic action, a stunningly choreographed, seemingly uncut sequence that ranges all over a big space on multiple physical levels.

Chan is known for incredibly inventive action sequences in which he fights using whatever is handy — including, in First Strike, a ladder.

There's quite a bit about this chapter that seems rushed besides the action sequences; Po's relationship with Shifu and the Furious Five doesn't seem to have developed much since the first film, nor have Po's skills as the Dragon Warrior.

The action sequences and fight scenes in the first two acts of the movie are equally impressive in their staging, taking visual cues from sources that include Coogler's own grounded boxing scenes in Creed, as well as many a James Bond film during a nightclub sequence right out of something like Skyfall.

I didn't think the action sequences were as good as the first one though.

But it's unfair to judge on a book on its cover (or title) and after seeing Matthew Vaughn's film adaptation which releases this weekend, I can honestly say that Kick - Ass is much better than I first expected and Vaughn's big - screen version of the graphic novel features sharp writing, brilliant performances, and of course, indulgent action sequences and story - telling.

Pacific Rim Uprising Rated PG - 13 for sequences of sci - fi violence and action, and some language Rotten Tomatoes Score: 46 % In Theaters Years after the events of the first film, John Boyega (Finn from Star Wars) is a promising young Jaeger pilot who has abandoned his military career to explore a life of crime.

These misses narratively combined with other elements of Deadpool 2 make it feel like a backwards step or at the very least of a stalling of the series from the first, there's a sense here that everything's a little auto - pilot, the action too taking a backwards step from the imaginative sequences of the first film and while perfectly entertaining, this is an experience filled with nothing that would suggest Deadpool 2 is going to be a film you'll be going back to anytime soon.

The action sequences and visuals this film attempts to live off of come off as stale regurgitations from the first film.

Although director Tim Miller, who helmed the first film didn't return, director David Leitch (John Wick with Chad Stahelski, Atomic Blonde) does use his experience as a stunt coordinator to deliver some stylish action sequences, as did Tim Miller in the first movie.

Wonder Woman Rated PG - 13 for sequences of violence and action, and some suggestive content Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92 % After her first appearance in the rather lousy Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, I was worried that this film would be equally bad.

The smattering of action sequences during this portion of the proceedings fare better than one might've anticipated as well, with, in particular, one such moment possessing far more excitement and genuine thrills than anything contained within the first movie.

X-Men: Apocalypse Rated PG - 13 for sequences of violence, action and destruction, brief strong language and some suggestive images Rotten Tomatoes Score: 48 % While the X-Men First Class trilogy had been moving along nicely, director Bryan Singer made a humongous error with this final chapter, posing Oscar Isaac as the all - powerful Apocalypse, a seemingly immortal villain capable of doing pretty much anything.

The action sequences are tame in comparison to any other action movie made in the last 10 years and the self - referential humor and one - liners which were a big part of the first two are lazily written and unoriginal.

The first insight that screenwriter Ben Queen has abandoned almost all that came before arrives in the prologue, an action sequence set on an oil rig in the middle of the ocean and featuring a character that has nothing to do with the specific plot or general tone of the previous movie.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Rated PG - 13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images Available on DVD, Blu - ray and Blu - ray 3D When I first heard Peter Jackson was creating The Hobbit for the big screen, I was elated.

That's a grave error, because the movie features more of the same kind of silly action sequences that were the highlight of the first sequel.

Those early critics based their opinions on the first three episodes, which had their climax with the first big action sequence of Sun helping Capheus with some gangsters.

Cinema got probably its first substantial female action lead in Sigourney Weaver's Ripley, and audiences were treated to a number of indelible sequences.

Though it retains the horror elements of the first film, Cameron's quasi-war flick builds on that with some excellent action sequences and the introduction of an even cooler villain with the Alien Queen.

It is the first big action sequence of the piece.

The Warriors was criticized for having flat dialogue and unrealistic action sequences upon first being released, but time has been kinder to it.

X-Men: First Class is so stuffed with subplots that even the action sequences contain cutaways to romantic contretemps: On the eve of the Cuban missile crisis, Raven takes some time to process her self - esteem issues.

That further clues in first - time Bay - watchers to his priorities: the action sequences are lengthy exercises in chase and pursuit, destruction and death, escape and trap, defeat and triumph.

I actually liked the story in Bay's first two installments of the movie but never liked the big action sequences.

With first class action sequences mixed in with two persuasive performances from Fassbender and McAvoy, this prequel is able to surmount its glaring flaws.

Let's face it, Steppenwolf is a CGI yawn, the action sequences are often a digital blur, the soundtrack defaults to loud whenever inspiration wanes and keeping it light becomes the first step to staying superficial.

While all of the other movies were trying to cram tons of high - energy action sequences and cool one - liners into just 30 seconds, the first trailer for Matthew Vaughn's X-Men prequel takes its time establishing a tone and a time period, putting drama and characters above flashy visual effects.

The screenplay, by the suddenly - ubiquitous Simon Kinberg (also the scribe behind the upcoming X-Men 3, Fantastic Four, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith — let me go on record first saying that this film does not bode well), is a foul compost of flaccid catchphrases and boggle - eyed declarations, squeezed like old cheese between action sequences so poorly conceptualized and executed that not only is it impossible to ever tell for a moment what the hell's going on, but the film also actually reminded me in its over-processed way of outtakes from Tron.

Unfortunately, The Bourne Legacy noticeably lacks the quality script and thrilling action sequences of that first film.

Tremors 4: The Legend Begins This prequel to the original phenomenon will thrill you with incredible action sequences and earth - shaking special effects created by the award - winning team behind the first box - office hit!

Unlike the first two installments of The Hobbit, the final chapter is almost non-stop action and features some incredible sequences that fans of The Lord of the Rings will absolutely love.

Straight - forward where the first movie was convoluted, action - packed where Hulk dithered, The Incredible Hulk dispenses with whatever back - story and exposition there is over the film's opening credit sequence.

We know we'll first see T'Challa in costume as Black Panther during the film, we actually have no clue where in the film this action sequence even takes place.

The first third of Clockstoppers is an interminable high school comedy ending with a DJ showdown, the second third of the film is Zak on the run from evil corporate drones led by Michael Biehn, and the final third of the film is an infiltration of the evil corporation ending in a ludicrous action sequence and capped by a Back to the Future resolution involving a shiny new car and a nubile young lass.

It's such a wonderful score, and it's so good to be able to hear all of it for the first time away from the film - but on the other hand, the original album was exceptionally well - sequenced, balancing the action / adventure and romantic sections beautifully with each other.

To Campbell's credit, the film has some impressive action sequences, but it's ultimately the flimsy and derivative story by Robert King, screenwriter for such flops as CUTTHROAT ISLAND and RED CORNER, that handcuffs Campbell with material that could never get off the ground in the first place.