Sentences with phrase «much tension from»

Not since the old school Silent Hill games have I felt this much tension from a survival horror game.

No other director can wring so much tension from so little so I can only imagine what he does with this saucy source material.

Few movies can mine so much tension from a pretty simple premise, and the acting is strong like you mention.

This woman - in - peril thriller is well acted, but director Lewis Gilbert fails to draw much tension from the perilous setup situation.

Not exact matches

On top of the existing internal problems of «lowflation,» shorthand for ultra-low inflation, weak demand and anemic credit growth, the deterioration in the external backdrop over much of 2014 — rising geopolitical tensions with Russia, and the slowdown of the Chinese economy and many other emerging markets — has made a rapid return to meaningful growth across the eurozone unlikely, in our view, despite some positive signs, including the stabilization of many peripheral economies and the boost in competitiveness from the weaker euro.

We've already discussed Chapter 2 — «The Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Literature» — in which Enns tackles the difficult question of how to understand the Bible as special and revelatory when Genesis in particular looks so much like other literature from the ancient Near Eastern world, and Chapter 3 --- «The Old Testament and Theological Diversity» — which addresses some of the tension, ambiguity, and diversity found within the pages of Scripture.

You may have undertaken too much work and screwed yourself into a tension from which you can not let down.

Nineteen minutes from time and with the real tension being felt in the cold March air in the impressive Mercedes Benz - Arena Daniel Schwaab was unfortunate not to end the suffering for those compelled to watch what was becoming a tedious encounter when he was thwarted by Kraft as the Huub Stevens men sought a much needed goal.

it truly has been the summer of twitter agents and mostly itk's this window that plus our tension at being strung along by wenger does nt help our nerves much lol, but makes our fanbase and club a massive target from such people whether they are arsenal supporters or not, but it will soon be over so i think that they will all start to wind down this week, as the days go by then one last big explosion on the last day then die of the for winter till jan. take a bow the following people whether itk or twitter agents muzzi ozcan (with his «transfer of the season» quote priceless memz dogi (following along behind muzzi when muzzi died of a bit he picks the a baton it seems.

I very much doubt that Real would pursue Sanchez unless they were contemplating moving Bale, planning to play Ronaldo centrally this season and willing to upset their delicate wage structure... of course anything is possible, but this appears to be unlikely... the bigger question is the fact that Wenger was willing to risk losing the first few games of the season because he hasn't settled the Sanchez dilemma in a timely fashion... no one believes he was too injured to play so this is not too dissimilar from the Liverpool game last season, except for the fact that Sanchez was in street clothes and not in his warm - ups (much like Coutinho for Liverpool today)... we're existing in such a fragile environment because of Wenger and Kroenke... in the game yesterday, when Leicester scored to make it 3 - 2, you could cut the tension with a knife... can you imagine just for a second what the reaction might have been if we had failed to score in the last 10 minutes

If a baby resists every time they are taken to go to the toilet, it could very well be a sign that they have too much stress and tension built up and would benefit from a release of emotions in the form of a supported cry.

Some of you still remember the tension that had built up before the 2015 elections, so much so that doomsday predictions emerged from many quarters including from agencies in the United States that Nigeria would disintegrate in 2015.

It wouldn't be hard to use China as a jumping - off point if you're in organized crime or another nation state looking to cause some saber rattling between China and the U.S.» Much of the U.S.'s current tension with China comes from Google's claims that recent hacker attempts to steal Gmail user passwords appeared to have originated from China.

I discovered that soaking in the bath with an actual bath soak product relieves tension from my muscles and also makes it so much easier for me to fall asleep at night.

No longer suffering from chronic tension headaches and AMAZED by how much more I love the way I look.

Recent research has proven what many suspected for decades: that from a functional standpoint, it's not so much about bringing the gap back together as generating integrity and tension between the two sides of your abs.

And this new piece of equipment is going to put MUCH more tension on your biceps from START to FINISH than standard dumbbell curls.

It's very low impact and really hits the back nicely with that strong continuous tension that's missing from a lot of back exercise (like when you do a row, chin - up or pulldown, the stretch position always releases much of the tension from the back muscles).

Stress from repetitive foot strikes as well as tightness in the Achilles tendon, ankle, and calf muscles can create too much tension in the plantar fascia, resulting in microtears and inflammation.

In doing my research on the physics of the pelvis, movement, and how the pelvic floor works, it became clear that while the pelvic floor's problem was weakness, it was weakness that is the result of too much tension - not weakness that comes from flopping around.

I think there was so much great tension that built up from that cat - and - mouse chase that made it all that more exciting when we finally met.

The Interpreter tries to cast itself in the Hitchcockian tradition of Secret Agent and The Man Who Knew Too Much, but apart from the film's climactic bus sequence and another nicely crafted sequence toward the movie's end, this thriller never visually builds much tension or suspeMuch, but apart from the film's climactic bus sequence and another nicely crafted sequence toward the movie's end, this thriller never visually builds much tension or suspemuch tension or suspense.

Like so much good sci - fi, World War Z is a funhouse extrapolation from the world we know: Brooks's zombie onslaught throws existing international tensions (especially in the Middle East) into bloody relief.

In conclusion, there are melodramatic spells, as well as some focal unevenness, spawned from hurrying past certain plot aspects that really aren't all that needed in the first place, being not much more than supplements to the rather repetitious bloating that makes this overambitious effort too overblown for its own good, though not to the point of completely dismissing its engagement value, as there is enough sharpness to the production designs, cinematography and score work to provide striking style, as well as enough story value, brought to life by inspired writing, direction and acting, - particularly by leading lady Halle Berry - to make «Alex Haley's Queen» a rewarding near - epic study on the struggles faced by the mulattoes who struggled to fit into a post-slavery society that was rich with racial tension and plenty of other life challenges.

Much of the rest of the film feels forced — from the preachy animated prologue, to obvious, basic themes about racial division, tension and hatred.

John Logan, screenwriter for Gladiator, provides some good moments of dramatic tension, even if Shinzon looks and acts a bit too much like Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus to think he wasn't borrowing ideas from himself.

Michael Douglas» two movies this year couldn't be much more different, moving from the snappy thrills of Ant - Man to the dark tension of Beyond the Reach.

Each offers a bog - standard shooting gallery of be-turban'd footmobiles to gun down, and, save for an interesting driving mission that recreates the «don't get caught» tension from the opening sequence of «Drive,» the campaign's take on first - person shooting tends to run together with memories of pretty much any military FPS from the last five years.

Adding in the character of the Winter Soldier turns up the tension and he proves to be a much more satisfying villain than the fairly decent Red Skull from the first film.

And in one of the variously skilled ways that the film folds recognisable tensions into its forever - evolving highwire act, continual mileage arises from the sparring match between Kevin (Lamorne Morris) and his partner Michelle (Kylie Bunbury), who lets slip that she once slept with a celebrity but won't reveal who.The circle widens out to include not just some notably impolite baddies who seem to be liking the game a bit too much but a hilariously weird next - door neighbour (Jesse Plemons, pictured above) who doesn't take to the notion that the game might be happening without him.

Much like with A Separation, Farhadi has an expert grasp on how tensions build from inside and outside a relationship.

And much of the tension comes from the fact that the two robbers offer themselves up like lambs to the slaughter: Low - level hoods looking for a big score, Scoot McNairy and Ben Mendelsohn, the latter a junkie who barely gets the job, may hold the guns, but nary a whiff of fear is detected among two tables of burly, scowling marks.

Unfortunately, despite decent acting jobs by the principal cast, the director's decision to inject so much distracting personal drama into the production means the film suffers from an absence of the cinematic momentum necessary to generate the sort of palpable tension which made Black Book a hit.

Much of the tension in the movie stems from the prevalent anticommunist feelings at the time.

Cruise can hang off as many buildings and planes as he wants, but the first Mission: Impossible got just as much tension lowering him from a ceiling and putting in a handful of restrictions.

This is already impressive, and it is amplified by the solid acting from all involved and a varied score that aligns itself with the tension that much of this movie sustains.

The overlong running time - coupled with Douglas» inability to move things along at a brisk clip - effectively drains the tension from some of the movie's more outwardly suspenseful moments (ie Braden's mission, which occupies much of the third act, seems to occur in real - time, which certainly dilutes its impact), ensuring that Up Periscope remains strangely uninvolving throughout its 111 minutes.

Never have I felt so much tension and menace from a movie villain once Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) entered Erebor.

There are far worse things — at least in terms of structure, tone, and unwise behavior from characters who have proven themselves much smarter the rest of the time — in that finale, though, to keep us somewhat distanced from the unnecessary horror unfolding (A shot of someone being scalped only for the purpose of producing false tension is flagrantly gratuitous).

Directed by Joe Johnston (Jumanji), Captain America proves to be a riveting roller coaster ride from beginning to end, basically because it relies on a winning recipe featuring all the fixins needed to hold an audience's undivided attention, from a compelling plot which ratchets up the tension all the way to the final showdown, to eye - popping action and special effects, to a sweet romance between likable leads exhibiting screen chemistry, to lots of unexpected moments of levity (with much of the hilarious comic relief arriving courtesy of Tommy Lee Jones).

Not bad at all if you're going to draw inspiration from the world of films, though the solid laughs, exciting thrills and the terrific comic interplay of its two leads are more like occasional chuckles, lots of noise and violence without much tension, and two passable comic performances from actors who aren't particularly known for their comedic chops in Russell Crowe (Noah, Winter's Tale) and Ryan Gosling (The Big Short, Gangster Squad).

He brings so much more to the material than other directors would have, giving it the tension and character so often missing from PG - 13 horror.

Amid banal conversations and awkward silences, the only tension comes from the fallout of an unseen affair that adds further metatextual meaning and much needed conflict.

These scenes are overlaid with and interrupted by tension and sudden violence, and the movie wrings as much ridiculous incongruousness from the subtext (brain - melting tension) and text (awkward conversation about dinner and board games) of its scenes as possible.

Much of the success of Everest comes from Kormákur's clever pacing and relentless building of tension and the, at times, dizzying cinematography of Salvatore Totino.

With a movie so heavily focused on a slow - burning mystery and soaking its story in so much creepy tension, you don't get the ending you're expecting; far from it, actually.

Much of the success of Everest comes from Kormákur's clever pacing and relentless building of tension and the, at times, dizzying cinematography of Salvatore Totino (pictured: Sam Worthington)

As the Oscar race slowly begins to take shape, there's much talk of prime contenders building a topical «narrative» to fuel their campaigns: Three Billboards is being pitched as a spiky response to the culture of toxic masculinity exemplified by Harvey Weinstein; on a related note, Lady Bird and Greta Gerwig carry heightened hopes for another female best director winner; Get Out continues to mark the temperature of America's rampant racial tensions; Call Me By Your Name takes the baton of LGBT empowerment and visibility from reigning Oscar champ Moonlight.

The tension in their relationship arises from the fact that, under the requirements of the script, they are supposed to be together (One character even says as much) but are not.

Your Midnight Publishing developmental editor would offer suggestions for areas that could benefit from clarification, scenes that feel extraneous, possible restructuring of certain chapters / scenes, ways to increase the tension via action, romance, etc., and much more.