Sentences with phrase «on sharp dialogue»

Not exact matches

In stage plays like «Fan» and «The Importance of Being Earnest,» Wilde used wickedly sharp dialogue and glittering farce as scalpels, laying open the hypocrisies of an Edwardian upper - class audience that only felt the sting on the hansom - cab ride home.

Julian Mitchell's script tends to drag its feet, if not cut short a lot of expository depth, but it keeps consistent on razor - sharp dialogue, occasionally broken up by witty humor that puts a bit of kick in the slower spots, about as much as highlights in Brian Gilbert's direction which break up slow spells and sentimentality with occasions of color and effective thoughtfulness.

It doesn't try to show some drastic change, but it does attempt to convince others that change can indeed happen, it also never puts blame on one person, because obviously with marriage it is a joint effort, there will be trials and on other occasions it simply won't work, but time and commitment can change that, rarely can a simple film like this address so much in such limited issues, but sharp, often improvisational dialogue and strong performances create a very real and insightful piece that underplays everything for maximum effect, which works.

It unfolds with sharp dialogue, timely on - point social commentary, and a profound interest in what it means to be an unfulfilled person of a certain age alive today.

There's a healthy amount of sharp writing and dialogue on display in the latest theatrical preview, while the themes and psychological nature of the narrative seem quite interesting, as portrayed here.

I'm giving Life of the Party three stars — a solid B, if you will — on the strength of at least a half - dozen laugh - out - loud moments, some truly sharp dialogue, a tremendously likable cast, and the sheer force of its cheerful goofiness.

And yet I'm giving «Life of the Party» three stars — a solid B, if you will — on the strength of at least a half - dozen laugh - out - loud moments, some truly sharp dialogue, a tremendously likable cast, and the sheer force of its cheerful goofiness.

To the credit of director Mike Newell (drawing on his Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire wrangling skills), a conclave of screenwriters who keep the dialogue on the sharp side, and the life's - a-game instincts of producer Jerry Bruckheimer, all that Arabian Nights - like stuff unfolds at a brisk, well - paced clip.

It seemed to have all the trendy, carefully chosen ingredients for a heart - on - its - sleeve rom - com hit — a strong, attractive cast, sharp dialogue, keen music pairings, laugh - out - loud back - and - forths, weighty backstory and a beloved director.

From the tightly scripted dialogue — by turn sharp, harrowing & funny and without an ounce excess on its bones — to the beautifully melancholic score by Carter Burwell and the powerhouse performances from a cast who've never been better, I fell in love with the entire movie, with every single breath - taking, nauseating, alarming, disturbing, uplifting scene, a fact made slightly more unusual given that I've tried — and failed on repeated occasions — to watch and enjoy Martin McDonagh's back catalogue.

Supported by fine performances and the year's sharpest script, CAPTAIN FANTASTIC awakens an inner dialogue in audiences about the way we live our lives based on societal influences.

Supported by fine performances (both big and small) and the year's sharpest script, CAPTAIN FANTASTIC awakens an inner dialogue in audiences about the way we live our lives based on societal influences.

And here, in a fine story arc realized with wry dialogue and sharp insights, is a précis on the struggle between government for control of a culture that is changing.

But on the plus side, the characters and cast along with a sharp dialogue, make this worth watching.

It's based on the book The Gentleman From Montana by Lewis R. Foster and penned with sharp dialogue by Sidney Buchman.

Less dependent on the rhythm and flow of sharp dialogue volleys, more reliant on the energy of action over words.

March and Lombard were great together on screen, and benefited from writer Ben Hecht's sharp dialogue.

The 2.40:1 visuals remain sharp, clean, and well - defined, while dialogue stays crisp and carefully - chosen (on a budget) music lively in the 5.1 DTS - HD master audio soundtrack.

Centered on famed orator and robust wit Winston Churchill — Prime Minister during one of Britain's most trying moments — Darkest Hour isn't afraid to wield its sharp dialogue, any more than Churchill was himself.

TALKING: In a Bond movie in which Tennyson is quoted during a climactic moment, the rest of the dialogue in Skyfall is sharp, if not a tiny bit too self - conscious of trying to distance itself from previous moments in the franchise (such as the dig on the explosive pen in Goldeneye).

Not only does everyone have some of the worst hair I've seen assembled on screen, but what they lack of a barber is made up for with endlessly sharp and upfront dialogue.

The screenplay, by a team of four writers, including Inarritu himself, is packed with witty, sharp dialogue, some dark elements, and smart, biting commentary on a variety of topics, including Hollywood vs. Broadway, movies vs. the stage, actors vs. celebrities, performers vs. critics, career vs. family, and «the biggie»: the true meanings of life.

Daft designer dialogue apart, the new Santa Fe looks good; it's sharper and smoother, dynamic and appealing and looks a proper mainstream SUV offering that — certainly on looks — should be able to hold its own against anything on the market.

Filled with intelligent, well - drawn characters, sparkling, snappy dialogue, and razor - sharp plotting, P. J. Tracy's stylish, high - voltage new nail - biter will have readers on the edge of their seats.

However, the entire concept is rather spoiled by the fact that the writers so obviously put more emphasis on making everything rhyme than in actually writing sharp dialogue that even makes sense, resulting in numerous sections that made me wince.

Jasper Sharp, of Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum, again curates the Talks programme, whose focus on fostering a dialogue between old and new echoes Frieze Masters» ethos.