Sentences with phrase «flawed human characters»

Glascott spoke about Chekhov's creation of flawed human characters, her's was a bored, frustrated, neglected woman who behaved disgracefully and that all the characters in The Duel are both likeable and unlikeable.

And flawed human characters I can both believe and get invested in.

Still, by starting with the frankly stated premise that the problem is the flawed human character in a mysterious universe, Miller was able to highlight the universal aspects of even so eccentric an experience as that of the Puritans.

Not exact matches

But the beauty of the book is precisely how human the characters are, how sincerely the love is felt — regardless of familial flaws.

Another very human flaw revealed by Jesus was a character flaw, vindictive hubris.

And his characters are wonderfully developed human beings with all their flaws.

Yeah, vulgarity for the sake of vulgarity strikes me as uninteresting, but raunchy comedies are compelling when they treat their flawed characters like human beings we can observe and understand.

it's a deeply human series with flawed and beloved characters whom you grow to love deeply for their very flaws and their courage.

Jon Negroni: Yeah, vulgarity for the sake of vulgarity strikes me as uninteresting, but raunchy comedies are compelling when they treat their flawed characters like human beings we can observe and understand.

A movie like The Exorcist — as controversial as it is — also shows that, contrary to the mad scientist characters who try to seize power from God, God in fact manages to work His will through very flawed, human servants.

In its decision last week, the tribunal said: «Dr McBride's character mirrors the classic tragic character — the person of eminence in public life whose good deeds and interest in human welfare command respect and admiration, but who is brought down by a fatal flaw in character.»

She also may think she's a good judge of character, but sometimes human error is flawed.

But most of the flaws explored here mostly make the characters seem human.

Plus some parts just demand to be seen again, with excellent camera work, luxurious lighting and dramatic scenery and flawed characters with secrets to maintain while trying to «keep it all together» in the midst of crisis and remaining warm and human meaning they come across as human and real.

What I will say is that every major player seems to have two fundamental character flaws; a shaky grasp of basic human morals and a really deplorable taste in wallpaper.

Just like the original, it has its good share of flaws; but also just like the original, there are moments and characters so human that you can't help but connect with them on a deeply personal level.

This film's strengths are its ability to present characters who are both flawed and genuinely good human beings.

Premises like the one in Kings And Queen usually lead flawed characters to call on inner reserves of strength, but Devos and Amalric only reveal deeper shortcomings, which makes them more touching and human.

«The Terror captures a rare combination of fascinating history, complex and flawed characters, the inextinguishable human spirit and the horror and promise of an uncharted world,» said executive producers and co-showrunners David Kajganich (A Bigger Splash) and Soo Hugh (The Whispers) in a statement.

«I really can't stand the criticism that says, «because he's playing this character, he must be one himself» — which is such nonsense... He makes something human out of somebody so deeply flawed.»

Gleeson's character could come across as a real jackass, but he doesn't — he's a deeply flawed and mistake - making human being, but ultimately one with a really good heart, as evidenced by the not - quite - throwaway brief subplot with his dying mother.

«I am interested in making human stories with characters that are either, full of grace or flawed,» states Elba.

It also reminds us of classic road - trip movies, such as 1991's «Thelma and Louise» (directed by Ridley Scott and written by Callie Khouri), and is reminiscent of the days when American movies featured authentic, fleshed - out characters with human flaws and quirky peccadilloes.

Arguably, Zooey Deschanel's character Summer in (500) Days of Summer has been deemed a MPDG, although the movie can also be viewed as scrutinizing the archetype, since it shows the romantic failures of idealizing a woman, rather than accepting a woman for her very human complexities and flaws.

Kevin Bacon and Radha Mitchell lead an able cast, filling out likably human characters, flawed but not stupid, and trying hard to fix things.

A Dangerous Method is flawed, but should be commended in illustrating what is essentially a series of intellectual discussions in a manner which makes the characters most human.

Renee is a character that almost anyone can connect with, because we recognize in her the awful human tendency to dwell on real and imagined flaws and thus limit our lives.

Not that I have anything against DDL or Charlize's magnificent performances... I just have a soft - spot for human drama that doesn't feel this need to go all out on the «transforming into the character» stuff... but maybe that's more a flaw with me (it's certainly not a flaw with those performances!).

Each character has their flaws and they feel more human because of this.

Roberts treats the material with intelligence and respect, allowing his actors the opportunity to craft flawed, deeply human characters who believably do everything they can to selflessly ensure their loved ones have a chance to survive the night.

The cast includes Charlize Theron as a monkey and Matthew McConaughey as a warrior who is «half samurai, half beetle, and a human, flawed character.»

Like the most human and discussable movies, this one presents characters with numerous flaws and facets, so that when events transpire, you are able to notice and appreciate different angles.

Instead Portman manages to turn the character's massive personality flaws into cute little foibles and somehow the result is a desirable human being.

Granted, the characters aren't exactly saints, but for the most part, they're likable human beings with very real flaws that you actually care about.

Even if the film took a page from No Country For Old Men and went scoreless, the film would still keep you as intensely focused on it's deeply human characters with deeply human flaws and tendencies.

While other superhero comics dealt with human character flaws that were lessened by the choice to become a superhero (Peter Parker's wimpy nature was negated by Spider - Man's presence, etc.), the «Watchmen» gave us a vision that those with superpowers would have their character flaws heightened exponentially along with their powers.

The series, set in Apalachicola, FL, is a noirish suspense series, dripping with atmosphere and flawed, human, witty characters.

They help us understand ourselves as humans, Gatsby is a great example of a flawed character he is corrupt, ambitious, he craves power and acceptance.

Like Lionel Shriver and Zoe Heller, Waldman has a gift for creating flawed, and therefore human, characters.

Fine and ambitious [with characters who are] wonderfully human - smart, determined, decent, and flawed.

Despite its flaws, I found Spill Simmer Falter Wither both moving and unforgettable, and recommend it to readers who enjoy literary, quietly paced character studies that focus on the healing bond between humans and animals.

Characters who exhibit human flaws and skewed agendas are great, since they allow them to seem more «3D».

Every word matters in that book; Haruf's language is taut and carefully considered, the story so lovely, the characters so human and flawed all at once, that you want to hold them close long after the book has ended.

Colin's romantic but remarkably human / flawed characters could be brought to life by several skilled actors today.

Of course this doesn't necessarily absolve them of guilt but we at least begin to understand their actions and see the characters for who they are — flawed human beings.

We want characters like us — complicated, flawed, human.

York / Zach is a deeply flawed and witty human being rather than an implacable cardboard cutout, and is one of the most impressive lead characters that you'll ever command.

Lord of the Rings is a timeless piece of fiction about very human, very flawed characters banding together to take on insurmountable odds.

She does not imply evil intent or character flaws beyond normal human failings.

Explain why you, little anonymous joshie, inventing a class of humans and labeling them «skeptics» and then assigning various pathologies and character flaws to the alleged members of that class should interest anybody but you and your fellow travelers.