Sentences with phrase «of action sequences featuring»

Focusing on the relationship between life and death, Final Fantasy features some interesting themes and actually aspires to be something more than just a mindless string of action sequences featuring some barely recognizable characters.

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Vestigial features, study of ebryonic development, biogeography, DNA sequencing, examining pseudogenes, study of endogenous retroviruses, labratory direct examination of natural selection in action in E-Coli bacteria, lactose intolerance in humans, the peppered moth's colour change in reaction to industrial pollution, radiotrophic fungi at Chernobyl all add to the modern evolutionary synthesis.

Tangible proof can be found by studying vestigial features, ebryonic development, biogeography, DNA sequencing, pseudogenes, endogenous retroviruses, labratory direct examination of natural selection in action in E-Coli bacteria, lactose intolerance in humans, the peppered moth's colour change in reaction to industrial pollution, radiotrophic fungi at Chernobyl... all of these things add to the modern evolutionary synthesis.

Each location features its own site - specific action sequence — a tense chase through the Underground, a stealthy assassination lit only by changing neon signs, a primal fist fight involving Komodo dragons — that shows off a different aspect of Bond's impressive new aesthetic universe.

Critics Consensus: T2 features thrilling action sequences and eye - popping visual effects, but what takes this sci - fi / action landmark to the next level is the depth of the human (and cyborg) characters.

The trailer certainly plays up the action angle above all else, featuring plenty of gritty, slow - mo battle sequences set to a little bit of rock music.

But it's unfair to judge on a book on its cover (or title) and after seeing Matthew Vaughn's film adaptation which releases this weekend, I can honestly say that Kick - Ass is much better than I first expected and Vaughn's big - screen version of the graphic novel features sharp writing, brilliant performances, and of course, indulgent action sequences and story - telling.

Big on special effects, though small on bonus features, the disc offers you a behind the scenes look at the creation of the film's «incredible action sequences and spectacular stunts,» plus an audio commentary by Director Michael Bay.

Audiences will be thrilled by the depiction of a ruined world, and the action sequences featuring Harper in his flying machine are as exciting as they come.

Earlier scenes feature whales flying through the clouds and into the sea, which becomes intertwined with the reflection of the sky in the water, and the climax is impressive action sequence, featuring the realm's inhabitants using their assorted magical powers to escape a giant tidal wave.

But as a stirring story of unsullied heroism, it's a winner, and as an action epic, it features some of the best battle sequences of recent vintage.

From the onset, which features African tribesmen in Egypt hunting a tiger (of which there are so many things wrong from a historic and anthropological perspective) to a fiercely convoluted plot that seems to be more of an excuse to lead into unfunny comedy or inexplicable action sequences.

The chases themselves compose mot of the feature's main action sequences.

The first insight that screenwriter Ben Queen has abandoned almost all that came before arrives in the prologue, an action sequence set on an oil rig in the middle of the ocean and featuring a character that has nothing to do with the specific plot or general tone of the previous movie.

A five - minute featurette called «Greetings From Bull Mountain» is the standard five - minute B - roll / soft - sell interview errata that features a few additional male buttock shots; «King of the Mountain» is a two - minute music video that splices action sequences from the film together with bloopers and sets it to music (something resurrected in feature - length form by this year's ESPN's X-movie); and nine chapter - encoded deleted scenes (blissfully sans commentary and running between fifteen seconds and a minute, each) are essentially long «comedy» shticks that prove for as bad as Out Cold was, it could have been even worse.

Regular montages feature rapid fire edited sequences that perfectly capture the idiotic bravado and self importance of the average Hollywood action blockbuster.

That's a grave error, because the movie features more of the same kind of silly action sequences that were the highlight of the first sequel.

It features the same origin stories, the same action sequences, the same level of self - referential humour.

A short promotional feature proudly advertises that the fourth installment in the Transformers franchise utilizes the new IMAX 3D Digital Camera for many of the action sequences, which comprise more than half of the 165 - minute running time.

There's a terrific introductory sequence featuring River Phoenix as a young Indy, exploring some of the origins of his character; a couple nasty tombs are waiting to be explored; many countries dying for a visit from the 1989 Just - Call - Me - Indy World Tour; Nazis; Sallah (John Rhys - Davies» greatest role outside of Gimli); plot twists and turns; and so many action sequences and trademarked humor that you just couldn't find a fedora big enough to carry it all.

Other features: the Fox special «Mutant Watch», a fairly routine making - of structured around a Kelly hearing; Hugh Jackman's screen test (notable for unused conversation between Logan and Rogue); brief clips of Bryan Singer on «Charlie Rose» (more, please); Animatics (or, X-Men meets «Reboot» — computer - generated storyboards for a couple of action sequences); a very extensive gallery of costume and production designs; two trailers and three TV spots (none of them, disappointingly, the mock - campaign ad that ran on late night cable); a promo for the soundtrack CD; and two easy - to - spot Easter eggs (in one, an outtake, we're made privy to a hilarious, Marvel - centric practical joke) within underimagined animated menus.

The action sequences are well - staged and some of the more dramatic and symbolic moments feature characters surrounded by bright and beautiful visuals.

Despite its»80s high school allusions, Central Intelligence frolics happily in the nostalgia of the 1990s, reminiscing about Budweiser's «Wassup» adverts and featuring a soundtrack that opens with En Vogue's «My Lovin» and plays Blur's «Song 2» along to a vigorous action sequence which sees the pair crash out of a skyscraper in a mail cart.

From the design of Wakanda to the clothes worn by its citizens, director Ryan Coogler further highlights how vibrant and colorful the film will be, even in its sprawling action sequences featuring Wakanda's battle - jets.

The plot to many Jackie Chan or Jet Li flicks aren't much better than this, but I still will recommend them because they do deliver on very well handled action sequences featuring some truly amazing footage of very agile, talented performers at their best.

Unlike the first two installments of The Hobbit, the final chapter is almost non-stop action and features some incredible sequences that fans of The Lord of the Rings will absolutely love.

The adrenaline rises for everyone involved, not least of whom being the audience, as Creevy proves himself a very assured director of slick action sequences, matching that truly breathtaking cinematography by Ed Wild with a killer score by Harry Escott and giving his second feature a pop that instantly pulls you in.

It also featured terrifying gore effects courtesy of special effects king Tom Savini (who has a cameo in the remake as a badass sheriff), brutal and hard - hitting action sequences, and an unrelenting sense of encroaching dread.

In the first of a series of lengthy action sequences, Max is chained to the front of an enemy car driven by Nux (Nicholas Hoult), a fighter with a death wish who later becomes an ally, while Furiosa, who has a mechanical arm to compensate for an amputation, is attempting to flee from and / or destroy that car — as well as an assortment of others (including one containing Joe's battle music, featuring a most dedicated guitarist).

Adapted from the novel Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan, a much better title than the bland one Affleck and co-writers Peter Craig and Aaron Stockard chose, The Town is a solid drama about actual adults, featuring some excellently choreographed action sequences and is a big leap forward for Affleck's directing aspirations.

It tries to be in certain sequences, notably those featuring Lumière the candelabra (voiced by Ewan McGregor), Cogsworth the pendulum clock (Ian McKellen), and Garderobe the wardrobe (Audra McDonald)-- all of whom are basically tactile, live - action animated characters.

«Uprising» features the mega-scale action sequences one expects from the genre, and Steven S. DeKnight directs them with clarity, but not much in the way of style.

It features some of the most colossally incompetent action sequences ever filmed, shaky, disorienting and noisy.

Fast & Furious (PG - 13 for violence, sexuality, profanity, drug references and intense action sequences) Fourth installment of the popular muscle car series, featuring a reunion of the original's principal cast, revolves around a couple of unlikely buddies, a cop (Paul Walker) and a fugitive ex-con (Vin Diesel), who team up to infiltrate and bring down an L.A. heroin cartel.

For as long as they're on screen, Captain America: Civil War becomes a better movie, and the extended action sequence in which they are both featured is the highlight of the entire experience, in part because it pauses to allow for joking dialogue and an assessment of the situation; the fights have meaning and reflect the characters involved.

MTV was able to get ahold of these photos of Elizabeth Olsen in costume as Scarlet Witch on the set of Captain America: Civil War, joining the big action sequence that already features Cap, Falcon, Black Widow, and Crossbones.

Accordingly to early reports, TDKR features 100 minutes of action sequences and much of the movie was shot using IMAX cameras.

The trailer features lots of over-the-top action sequences — it is a Statham movie after all — and even de Niro looks like he's ready to get stuck in.

Atomic Blonde may be David Leitch's first feature length directorial gig, but after a career as a stuntman and work on John Wick, the defining action series of the age, it's not a surprise that there are some jaw - dropping sequences to be found in late 80s Berlin.

Hughes» action sequences are mostly by the numbers, but when the film busts out a breathtaking chase through the Amsterdam canals — featuring boats, bridges, motorcycles and cars — it provides a much - needed injection of adrenaline to the proceedings.

Featuring crackerjack action sequence directed with pinpoint precision by Atomic Blonde and John Wick impresario David Leitch while still maintaining the vulgar wit of its predecessor, it might even pick up some new ones as well.

The script by Chris Morgan (Wanted, Cellular) features a plot that is barely cohesive, and merely serves as a springboard to get the protagonists in and out of action sequences at predictable beats.

Daniel Wu leads this martial arts action show, which features some of the best fight sequences ever seen on TV.

While nearly every scene features a fighting sequence, the action effortlessly flows through the film like delicate leaves, and director Yimou produces a beautiful backdrop for his violence with the use of bold greens, reds, yellows and blues to distinguish the different sections of the story.

It's a feature - length action sequence shot entirely from the first - person camera eye of its mute cyborg hero.

Earlier this week we got a look at some new set photos from Captain Marvel featuring Brie Larson's Carol Danvers and Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury [see here], and now we have some more photos and videos, this time showing Larson's hero shooting an action sequence on top of a train; check them out here... -LSB-...]

Though the movie features a few decent action sequences, they're overshadowed by a terrible script that plays fast and loose with the real - life events that supposedly inspired the story, as well as some amateurish performances including one of the worst child actors ever recorded.

I do know that they were popular, not only because of the game play, but because they have a cinematic feel to them, with unfolding storylines and, in later editions, well - produced live - action cut - scene sequences featuring well - known actors like Mark Hamill, Malcolm McDowell, John Rhys - Davies, and even former porn queen Ginger Lynn Allen.

Eros's nice two - disc edition of the film includes a packed bonus disc featuring all the film's trailers and TV spots, behind - the - scenes featurettes on the film's action sequences and key musical numbers, as well as a collection of 30 complete (but, alas, unsubtitled) song scenes from other films by producer Boney Kapoor.

All of this happens after an unexpected action - packed sequence featuring Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson).