Sentences with phrase «major hit films»

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Rather than hitting all the major plot points of Jobs» life, the film presents fictionalized versions of behind - the - scenes looks at three product releases from 1984 to 1998.

She also posed for a well - publicized layout in Playboy which, coinciding with the film's release, certainly didn't hurt her growing popularity.While Basinger's career took off after Never Say Never Again, and she appeared in several major hits (including The Natural, 9 1/2 Weeks, and Batman, the latter of which led to a brief romance with pop star Prince), quality roles tended to elude her.

«Just Go with It» has major problems with its lack of wit and exhausted repeated jokes, but thankfully, Aniston's performance is able to boost up the comedy in the film; adding to an amount that ranks higher than many other films that try the same formula of comedy as of this film With Sandler's and Aniston's connection being believable, «Just Go with It» manages to hit the mark for several adults and teens to enjoy.

For Disney to duplicate its 2013 success, it will need films like Sleeping Beauty spin - off Maleficent, video game adaptation Need for Speed, and musical Into the Woods to be major hits, and that doesn't seem likely.

There are no obvious hits in its lineup, though the studio has once again enlisted major or critically acclaimed directors, including Imitation Game helmer Morten Tyldum (for the sci - fi film Passengers), Paul Feig (for a female Ghostbusters reboot), Antoine Fuqua (a Magnificent Seven remake co-written by True Detective's Nic Pizzolatto), Ron Howard (Inferno), and Ang Lee (Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk).

While I can enjoy «life story» films, they tend to end up as little more than «greatest hits reels»; they zip through major events in a brisk, superficial way that usually lacks depth.

None of the studio's 13 upcoming films looks likely to be a major hit, and the studio has already given up on one of them, deciding not to release Joe Carnahan's Stretch (which was to come out in March).

It also proved that R - rated superhero films can be major hits, opening the door to miracles like Logan.

Get a quick recap of all the week's major film news, and watch new trailers for Steven Spielberg's «Lincoln,» Disney's «Wreck - It Ralph,» Sundance hit «Smashed,» the Al Pacino - starring «Stand Up Guys,» and more.

Watch new trailers for «The Dictator,» «The House at the End of the Street,» Sundance hit «Safety Not Guaranteed,» and more, and get a quick recap of this week's major developments in the film world, including news of sequels to «Anchorman» (good!)

Upon his return from military service, Damone resumed his film career, enjoying featured or co-starring roles in major musical productions like Hit the Deck (1955) and the screen adaptation of Kismet (1955).

Spielberg, clocking in at 2.5 hours, flies through his oeuvre and, as I've mention, hits the major milestone films.

Often times, when an action film like this is a hit, the studio will often make a major downgrade on the director for the sequel.

Boyhood, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Imitation Game and Nightcrawler continue their dominance as the only films to have hit every major guild so far.

Emerging from the 2014 Toronto film festival with ecstatic reviews, audience buzz and a $ 12.5 m deal from Paramount, Rock's major comeback film, which he also wrote and directed, seemed as if it would be a box - office hit, too.

The eighth major screen adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel, and the fifth film from hit - or - miss Brit Joe Wright, this spare - no - expense movie wears its grandiosity on its ruffled sleeve, as the recently released trailer certainly attests.

The film had a modest cinematic showing in the United States but became a major hit in the United Kingdom, setting Taratino up for further success with his even more widely acclaimed Pulp Fiction.

«Vanilla Sky» (2001) Crowe's reteaming with Cruise was a major departure for the director; a remake of the Spanish hit «Abre los ojos,» it's a dark film — far darker than anything the director's made before — with touches of science - fiction and horror.

The film hits theaters on March 16 and is one of the few major studio films to ever feature a gay character in the lead role.

A major hit at the time of its release in Hong Kong, and a bit of a fan favorite for fans of Stephen Chow, Fight Back to School is, nevertheless, one of his films that haven't really weathered the test of time in terms of overall quality.

The Japanese - language version of «The Wind Rises» was released in July and has been a major hit in Japan, where it has grossed $ 120 million and is the highest - grossing film of the year so far.

Warner Bros. had six R films among its 14 releases (not counting Imax nature films and re-releases) and had a major hit with the R - rated «Magic Mike,» which cost just $ 7 million to make and took in $ 113 million domestically.

Among the four major dramas to center on working class Boston types at the end of 2010 and into 2011, I'd rank The Company Men alongside the Hilary Swank lawyer film Conviction, both a far cry from the appealing heights of The Fighter and Affleck's acclaimed hit The Town.

At 25, English actor, Nicholas Hoult is having one of his best years yet, seeing Mad Max: Fury Road become a major hit while he was filming his role...

Its October release date is prime position that makes perfect sense for a premiere at one of the major fall film festivals, Toronto or Telluride most likely, and it has the potential to be a hit through many different branches of the Academy.

Director Gracey, choreographer Ashley Wallen, songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (of «La - La Land») and cinematographer Seamus McGarvey («Atonement,» «The Avengers») think about each number as a self - contained short film, with its own «story» and little marks that the major characters have to hit in order to progress.

Just about every major comedy released under an R - rating in the past few years (including «The 40 - Year - Old Virgin,» «Wedding Crashers,» «Knocked Up» and «Superbad») have gone on to become instant hits, and though «The Brothers Solomon» doesn't even come close to the quality of any of those films, it'll have no problem convincing the general public otherwise.

As Hollywood touts great wins for diversity and inclusion with recent films like «Black Panther» and «Wonder Woman» shattering box office records, a new study from GLAAD asserts that representations of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in 2017 films released by the major studios hit a six - year low.

Rumors hit over the weekend, after the Mayor of Dunkirk, France announced that a major film production was shooting in May, and now details have been confirmed.

She was a major character in the first couple of films, but was left on the cutting room floor when Days of Future Past hit cinemas.

Both films were major hits, scoring more than $ 250 million at the worldwide box office each.

It's been a busy year for global action star Liam Neeson who delivers a riveting performance in his new suspense thriller, «A Walk Among the Tombstones,» his fifth major film to hit theaters in 2014.

Best - case scenario: The film is a major hit, inspiring a renaissance of genuinely worthwhile rom - coms and helping the talented Headland get more projects off the ground.

However, it's the only film that hit all of the major categories of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.

After floundering around Hollywood and New York for several years, the 24 - year - old suddenly emerged as a full - fledged movie star in a film that proved to be a major box office hit.

At 25, English actor, Nicholas Hoult is having one of his best years yet, seeing Mad Max: Fury Road become a major hit while he was filming his role in next year's X-Men: Apocalypse.

Sony Pictures scored a major hit with its recent reboot Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, with the film holding its own against Star Wars: The Last Jedi and pulling in a hefty $ 931 million at the worldwide box office.

Add in the fact that a vote for the film also represents a vote for the much - mourned UK Film Council — oh, and that it just happens to be a smash hit with British audiences — and the royal biopic would likely have been a lock for the top prize even without the support of major US guilds.

This year's pick is the breakout hit Sorry to Bother You, and as part of the celebration, we're also giving major kudos — aka the Sundance Institute Vanguard Award presented by Acura — to the film's standout director, Boots Riley.

Each of us has fond memories of specific films but with two or three major movie releases hitting theaters every week, more and more entertainment offerings are available to the next generation of consumers.

The film Gregg Araki's first hit is a major watermark in New Queer Cinema, a gay riff on «Thelma & Louise» with an Aids - era fire in its belly.

When Ted opened in 2012 it became a surprise hit, and it established MacFarlane as a major film director.

But more details are likely to be revealed soon as «The Search» is expected to hit major film markets soon looking for distribution, and we can only imagine it will be a presence at the American Film Market next month.

On the upside, In the first major film financing deal to hit Hollywood since the economic downturn, Village Roadshow Pictures Group on Thursday closed on a $ 1 billion credit facility to finance its current and future slate of movies.

Please keep in mind that most of these films are limited releases, if you don't live in a major city, it may take a while for it to hit your local theater.

In fact, the theatrical versions of Decalogue 5 and 6 were major critical hits in Europe, with Killing winning both a Cannes Special Jury Prize and the European Critics» «best film» Felix award.

The film is the first project from director Pete Docter, whose last film Up was a major hit with both critics and audiences around the world.

While drugs are a major motif in the film, it is ultimately about not fitting in, which is probably why it has become such a hit with young people.

Kevin Spacey just lost a starring role in a major feature film — one that's already filmed and set to hit theaters on Dec. 22.

The Protege5 is one of those quiet little success stories — the automotive equivalent of a small independent feature film that catches on and becomes a major hit.