Sentences with phrase «overall direction of the film»

The overall direction of the film was solid, but the execution missed the mark.

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Formulaic, cheesy with its fluff and histrionics, - to the point of superficializing a sense of narrative weight, and inconsistent with its tone, pacing and overall structure, this film falls as a pretty forgettable war drama, flavored up by the decent visual style, worthy subject matter, lively direction and endearing performances which secure Jesse Hibbs» «To Hell and Back» as an almost thoroughly entertaining and sometimes effective, if ultimately underwhelming account of Audie Murphy's struggles as a farm boy - turned - military man.
Strong acting and detailed but unfussy direction by Joseph Kosinski (Oblivion, TRON: Legacy) carry the film through the few saccharine sticky spots, and overall the film is grounded in examining the kind of person who's drawn to this work, and what it costs them to do it.
As far as films go, the script and direction by Richard LaGravenese (Paris I Love You, Living Out Loud) aren't going to set the cinematic world on fire, as he imbues his tale with ample amounts of artistic license in order to get his overall message across.
I don't know what to say, other than, if Disney has been making a lot of steps in the right direction overall as a company, with features like Moana, and Star Wars, and (finally if late to the table) Marvel films, then asking for every movie, including period films set in Europe, might be over-correcting the ship.
Dexter Fletcher's direction of the film leaves everything to be desired and is aspect of the film that's the biggest hindrance of the overall quality.
The music is also pivotal with the superb editing from Jonathan Amos and Paul Machliss, whom, along with Wright's direction, can utilise a song such as «Easy» by The Commodores within a particular sequence where the music is just one facet of the overall musicality and movement of the film.
Considering this is a film based on the making of a film with very little production value that also happens to be poorly shot and edited, Franco's average direction didn't take away from the overall enjoyment of the film.
In my opinion, Allen does flub the very end seconds of the film somewhat, stealing away what could have been a very poignant thematic capper, but the venture is entertaining enough along the way that questioning the direction that the film goes in its final moments is worth overlooking for the overall recommendation.
And overall I thought the film, especially the characters and story, lacked direction, like it was just Affleck trying to show off his home town of Boston while telling a fun popcorn movie story set around it.
Overall Affleck's direction is on point but his acting seems the worst part of the film.
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