Sentences with phrase «of a film like»

Given the painstaking frame - by - frame choreography of a film like this, it seems Anderson failed to entirely consider how this might come off to an even remotely skeptical viewership.»

The series was produced by Jeff Skoll (of eBay fame) and his activist company Participant Media, And it serves to underscore once again the «you - are - there» power of VR — as opposed to the two - dimensional flat - screen experience of a film like An Inconvenient Truth — when it comes to getting out the message of urgency about climate change.

The Black Widow has evolved past her Iron Man 2 part into a far more dimensional character, proving key to the storytelling of films like The Avengers and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Saloons and shoot - em - ups, good guys and bad, the West of films like Shane and High Noon are all debunked as pure fiction.

So the emergence of a film like Grassroots is surprising and welcome.

UFC or ultimate fighting has been around since the early nineties and made an instant impact with fight fans but since the release of films like never back down and red belt mixed martial arts seems to have taken the world by storm and even threat tens to overtake boxing as the number one combat sport.

With the increasing emphasis on plant - based diets for improved health, and with the popularity of films like «What the Health,» more consumers are turning to a vegan eating style to change their bodies.

Last night's red carpet at the New York premiere for The Great Gastby brought some industry heavy - hitters like Anna Wintour and Jenna Lyons, as well as the megawatt stars of the film like Carey Mulligan and Leonardo DiCaprio.

This kids» film mixes the heart of Rocky and dozens of other come - from - behind boxing dramas with the geeky gadget gestalt of films like The Transformers and Star Wars.

It's difficult to measure the importance of a film like this - and it's a relief that, besides being so relevant, this is such a great movie.

While Friends With Benefits follows in the fast - talking spirit of films like His Girl Friday, Crazy, Stupid, Love.

But John's command does push the film further into the old science - fiction, doomsday territory of films like Five; The World, the Flesh and the Devil; and Night of the Living Dead, where the only way in the world the races could commingle was at its end.

If I were the writer of a film like this, I would have made it a comedy and the cop would be completely outrageous and over the top.

The film reminded me of films like The Prime Gig, Boiler Room, Less Than Zero, Nothing in Common, Up in the Air, American Psycho, and Glen Gary Glen Ross.

But unlike the rigorous skepticism of films like Blood Simple, Fargo, and Burn After Reading, I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore uses its allegorical narrative to further a simplistic political message meant to give it an aura of timely social commentary.

Genius and mental illness can feed off each other — if you're to believe a strong tradition of films like Shine and A Brilliant Mind.

Hey George, before you waste your time to spout un-educated criticisms of a film like «Swingers», please take the time to know that «Joe» is actually JON FAVREAU, a very talented actor, the screenwriter of the movie, and also the co-producer behind it.

It is a foul - mouthed British underworld comedy so they may be hoping it will attract the hip audience of films like «Snatch» and «Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.»

«Goodbye Solo» is reminiscent of the cinema verite of films like «The Bicycle Thief» and «The White Balloon», but the template that Bahrani and his screenwriter use, from Kiorastami's «A Taste of Cherry», seems in conflict with the natural direction the performers want to take the

The script, adapted from the Andre» Acimen novel, is written by three - time Academy Award nominated director James Ivory, who was so instrumental in the success of films like «The Remains of the Day» and «Howards End.»

Director Luc Besson of films like «Nikita», «Transporter series» and «Taken» is back with superhero flick, «Lucy».

I was expecting 2009's remake to capitalize on the success of films like Step Up 2 The Streets, and turn this more into a performance film.

The trailers look impressive and have an energy, but first - time director Rupert Sanders falls in love with his own work that all that energy is sucked out of the film like Ravenna sucking the life out of young maidens.

Instead of using his newfound clout to take a starring role in another prestige picture, an action vehicle, or a superhero movie, his next gig will see him play a supporting role in a twisted comedy from the mind of Taika Waititi, the director of films like Thor: Ragnarok and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

Holy Motors (Leos Carax, 2012) In the spirit of films like Mulholland Drive (2001), O Lucky Man!

These traits replicate the models of films like Funny Face and Charade, late studio era vehicles that Stanley Donen made with ageing stars Fred Astaire and Cary Grant.

In case the cover art doesn't describe it enough this film is a spoof of films like «Gladiator», «Troy», «Alexander» and of course «300».

Produced by Peter Jackson through WingNut Films, director Neill Blomkamp manages to convey a film that adds elements of films like Children of Men, Cloverfield, and even E.T., to bring an original and thought inducing story to an audience who is ready to welcome the substance.

Yes, it's three whole seconds of thoughtfulness and exactly what I would like out of a film like this on occasion.

I know that Leigh is supposedly a gruff and angry individual, but here he comes off as a highly likable guy, never thinkable as the director of films like Naked and Secrets & Lies.

But the strength of a film like this doesn't lie in surprises or sudden turns; its strength lies in its relatability and the questions it forces you to ask yourself during and after the viewing.

«I've waited a long time to be part of a film like this and it was worth the wait.»

Director Paul W.S. Anderson (Resident Evil, Alien Vs. Predator, and a lot of films like those two) shoots for the sensory overload of a Michael Bay movie and falls short.

They're also derivative of films like Finding Neverland and Shakespeare in Love in presenting some of the experiences that inspired the author.

This may work in the spaces of Anderson's meticulously crafted universe of films like «Rushmore» and «The Royal Tenenbaums,» but «Isle of Dogs» is set in an actual foreign country whose culture and traditions Anderson unwisely commandeers.

When you think of a film like this its easy to picture a horrid and depressing movie that will make you cry and leave you hating the opposite sex.

Then he ventured out as an independent producer of films like war movie «Home of the Brave» and «The Men,» Marlon Brando's feature debut.

The acclaimed director spoke to ITV while promoting «Ready Player One» and responded to the idea of films like «Mudbound» and Ava DuVernay's documentary» 13th» being Oscar nominated.

After starring as the blonde bimbo, Cameron turned to the more likeable good girl in a number of films like «There's Something About Mary» and «My Best Friend's Wedding.»

Because, what is the entertainment value of a film like Ma nuit chez Maud, the equivalent of spectacle in a Hitchcock film, or of laughter in a Chaplin film?

How does one compare the «greatness» of a film like Gravity to a film like 12 Years a Slave?

The director's chair would be filled by Stephen Frears, the Oscar - nominated director of films like The Queen and Dangerous Liaisons.

But once it gets going, and Lou starts to make his way, Gilroy's film becomes a witty and confident satire that echoes the themes of films like Network and Broadcast News.

Clearly I'm a huge fan of films like The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, and Fantastic Mr. Fox, and while it'd be tough to call any movie «Wes Anderson's finest,» Moonrise Kingdom certainly ranks among his most emotionally satisfying.

I found little to get excited about with The Ranger, but I know that the tone is sure to connect with fans of films like the Slumber Party Massacre franchise, so who gives a shit if it's not for everybody?

If he is growing out of films like this it will dampen anyone's hopes for a third entry.

Natural comparisons will fly to Oliver Stone's Wall Street, which is accurate, but you can see subtle hints of films like Trading Places, Glengarry Glen Ross, and even American Psycho at times.

Tara Wood will direct the Quentin Tarantino documentary which follows her work on last year's similarly themed 21 Years: Richard Linklater, which focussed on the US director of films like Slacker, Before Sunrise and Boyhood.

But after watching the film (with very low expectations, mind you), I not only came out of the film liking it, I'm considering it in my top 10 of the year so far.

From the director of films like, Kick Ass, X-Men: First Class, and Stardust, comes another sailor mouthed comic adaptation from Matthew Vaughn's repertoire.