Sentences with phrase «for sharp dialogue»

The audio track includes a sweet DTS - HD Master Audio 2.0, which works perfectly for the sharp dialogue and fun score.

As he showed in his first film, LaBute has penchant for sharp dialogue and deft characterization but is less concerned with plot mechanics and visual mise - en - scene.

Not exact matches

It doesn't try to show some drastic change, but it does attempt to convince others that change can indeed happen, it also never puts blame on one person, because obviously with marriage it is a joint effort, there will be trials and on other occasions it simply won't work, but time and commitment can change that, rarely can a simple film like this address so much in such limited issues, but sharp, often improvisational dialogue and strong performances create a very real and insightful piece that underplays everything for maximum effect, which works.

It is a sparkling film, an American Borsalino, with sharp, clever dialogue, directed at a fine pace and with a good eye for period detail by George Roy Hill.

For every revelatory moment of sharp perception there's an eternity of goofy smiles, stuttered dialogue and embarrassed glances.

It's understandable that for so long so many great movies would contain sharp dialogue — it's the most fun for screenwriters, not to mention actors.

Raising Arizona has all the Coen essentials: a dark storyline about desperation for status; zany characters with sharp wit and idiosyncratic dialogue; and super stylized sets that magnify the absurdity of the world they've created.

A defining voice in American independent cinema ever since his 1995 debut with Kicking and Screaming, Noah Baumbach has a natural knack for human observation and crafting sharp dialogue that feels entirely true.

It seemed to have all the trendy, carefully chosen ingredients for a heart - on - its - sleeve rom - com hit — a strong, attractive cast, sharp dialogue, keen music pairings, laugh - out - loud back - and - forths, weighty backstory and a beloved director.

There are some nice moments in the mad scramble as the group breaks into teams to search for Freeway, but the dialogue is mostly soggy rather than sharp in the way that would have brought the characters and crisis into more compelling focus.

That's too bad, because Gringo has a lot going for it, including some occasionally sharp dialogue (by either Matthew Stone or Anthony Tambakis, who contributed to the bonebreaking and tearjerking Joel Edgerton / Tom Hardy MMA drama Warrior) and a quartet of funny performances from players not primarily known for bringing the yuks: L'il Edgerton, Charlize Theron in full femme fatale mode and beardy heavy Sharlto Copley.

The rough western dialogue is sharp too, making for some fun banter between the cowpokes.

Gerwig evidently shares Baumbach's ear for sharp, realistic dialogue that includes awkward interactions and misunderstood wit.

The sharp dialogue, impressive CG animation and cleverly constructed action scenes make «Albert» a must - see for all ages.

And here, in a fine story arc realized with wry dialogue and sharp insights, is a précis on the struggle between government for control of a culture that is changing.

Gunn and Perlman did well in defining the characters for the screen and giving them some sharp dialogue to spout out (much of it hilarious).

I love sharp, clever dialogue (QT), beautifully shot films (The Thin Red Line) and a filmmaker who trusts the audience to put it all together and leave room for discussion (PTA).

provides the groundwork of a lot of laughs (including a bevy of Barbra Streisand jokes and some wonderful slapstick moments for Kline), but even more are generated through some smart dialogue and sharp character comedy.

Road Warrior isn't ever going to be remembered for sparkling dialogue or breathtakingly beautiful cinematography, but it does unabashedly examine many ways in which sharp projectiles, barbed wire and moving vehicles can ruin your whole day.

Whilst the plot is thin, the dialogue is very sharp in most places, which isn't a surprise considering it's from Eric Darnall, who has looked after previous MADAGASCAR storylines and Noah Baumbach, famous for writing the scripts for THE FANTASTIC MR FOX and GREENBERG.

Not only does everyone have some of the worst hair I've seen assembled on screen, but what they lack of a barber is made up for with endlessly sharp and upfront dialogue.

The matinee double feature, a tribute to director Robert Siodmak, combined two of the more unusual noirs I've seen; the night duo, both by screenwriter William Bowers and director Robert Parrish, continued this year's penchant for merging dark action with sharp, funny dialogue.

With its sharp dialogue, great soundtrack of opera and classical music and excellent cast, I look forward to the next film by Atom Egoyan as I feel he will have several tense dramas in store for us.

Shot entirely in black and white, the film looks about as close to a low budget indie as you're bound to find, but Whedon and Shakespeare are such a great fit (both celebrated for their sharp and witty dialogue) that it's a wonder the latter didn't attempt an adaptation of the Bard's classic any sooner.

Like Quentin Tarantino, McDonagh excels at writing sharp, funny dialogue for people (men, usually) who are just passing the time while they wait for something violent and inevitable to happen.

The prose is tight, the dialogue sharp and there's a satirical streak weaving through it (Nnedi brilliantly lampoons governmental corruption and inertia, for example).

For fiction, he is interested in seeing inspired literary novels, voice driven comedies, smart thrillers with sharp dialogue, debuts and short story collections.

Lush Life is driven by its dialogue - sharp, jargon - laden, street - smart patter that could easily serve as a script for the next HBO crime drama, and it's what will propel and sustain fans of this book.

«Razor - sharp dialogue, a tautly controlled pace and enough homicides for a miniseries.

The legal profession is the perfect backdrop for Mamet's very distinctive writing style, filled with rapid - fire, razor sharp exchanges of dialogue.