Sentences with phrase «much poignancy»

Sadly, the distraught alcoholic scenes dominate the bulk of the story, which is overwrought, leaden and without much poignancy.

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Indeed, it is in that ambivalence that so much of the poignancy of the songs lies.

The family aspect was vital in making and location filming adds so much to its poignancy.

But, again, the film doesn't offer much more than a watered down version of the original, and it doesn't have the poignancy of that film, and probably won't until a cast member either achieves fame or OD's.

The filmmakers burn up so much energy getting Chow onto criminal turf that the relationships once there are hastened towards poignancy, as when one of the thieves (Danny Lee) shows his loyalty to Chow by starting and engaging in a Mexican stand - off with the remaining gang members.

It's really entertaining but metaphorically there's so much to grasp in it and there's a wonderful poignancy to it.

However, the poignancy of the material certainly comes out, and much of the humor is inspired enough to elevate the film from a sure misfire to one that is smart and witty, even if it isn't altogether memorable.

To win he'll have to defeat his co-star from the film, Woody Harrelson, who brought much - needed humor and poignancy to the story.

(Even though it's been long enough now since release that if you've remained unspoiled, you're kind of amazing and you should definitely go into this film knowing as little as possible — not because it depends on not knowing what's going on, but because it just gives it that much more oomph and poignancy if you learn gradually along with the film.)

The brothers» bond is movingly drawn; in contrast to much of the film's macho posturing, there's real poignancy in their clashes.

Dead Island — The buzz around this open world, zombie survival game seems to have been steadily declining as people discovered the actual game doesn't quite live up to the poignancy of its much - discussed debut trailer.

The former manages to recapture much of the magic that made the early Final Fantasy titles such unique, wonderful experiences, while the latter boasts all the charm and narrative poignancy of its venerable cousins, Ico and Shadow of the Colossus.

Like archaeological relics, the works are imbued with a sense of history and emotional poignancy that speak as much to the earthly as to the divine.

Much of the poignancy comes with the show now closed at year's end — from who and when they were.