Sentences with phrase «pack emotional punches»

Another frustration within the film is constantly missed opportunities to pack emotional punches and the film miscues moments far too often with only a scene between Bale and Saldana at a bridge encounter showcasing the emotional heft needed to do so.

Both pack emotional punches to their respective characters that made even me feel slightly surprised with just how well they work.

It never feels contrived or overwritten, managing to deftly pack emotional punches through the strength of its performances and direction.

They pack an emotional punch to inspire and motivate.

The ongoing absence of momentum within the narrative ensures that Agora becomes more and more tedious as it unfolds, with the tragic conclusion subsequently unable to pack the emotional punch that Amenábar is clearly striving for - thus cementing the movie's place as a misguided and utterly forgettable piece of work.

But for all its gross - out humor, «Wetlands» also packs an emotional punch, all of it hinging on Juri's wild - eyed work as the wholly unique Helen, on the cusp of the rest of her life (and super-horny for it).

Although all three movies come from a place of wanting to honor courageous actions in the face of unspeakable tragedy, this one has an impact that goes beyond the previous two movies — it not only combines exceptional filmmaking on every level, but also packs an emotional punch I didn't see coming.

It's clearly the best Rocky movie since the 1976 Academy Award winner and it packs an emotional punch that even the original didn't have.

Otherwise I'd give the film 3 stars as it is still entertaining, looks amazing, and the songs are still wonderful for newcomers, but as a standalone film it doesn't pack the emotional punch that it should, due to slightly off - putting CGI characters, unnecessary new songs and a lack of spark between Belle and the Beast.

Whatever the film plot twists are it appears the Infinity Wars will pack an emotional punch.

While these characters are all rightfully compelling in their realistic day - to - day, it's how they react to external social expectations and their nation's shifting political climate that really packs the emotional punch.

It doesn't pack the emotional punch of IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER or MY LEFT FOOT, but Irish director Jim Sheridan's third collaboration with actor Daniel Day - Lewis offers an intriguing portrait of a man trapped by his own past.

Despite a fantastic cast this film just didn't pack an emotional punch.

Ireland's Conor Whelan packs an emotional punch in his 4 - minute motion graphics entry.

Music flares to emphasize the happy note, but the rift has been dealt with too briskly and as an afterthought to pack the emotional punch intended.

He packs an emotional punch with his use of stark reds to illustrate this claustrophobic story of Agnes (Harriet Andersson), who is dying of cancer.

Gary Oldman has even publicly said that the movie «packs an emotional punch.»

But if «Wilson» can pack an emotional punch, and Harrelson carries his character through some form of metamorphic arc, anything is possible.

Still, the end manages to pack an emotional punch that is impressive in its eerie calm, a forceful counterpoint to all the noise and clatter of what has come before.

If you are one of the approximate 100 million Americans who watch football (and even if you aren't), these movies about football show surprising depth and each packs an emotional punch.

Its witty script and eye - candy garments are smolderingly sinister in the way it packs an emotional punch throughout.

However, thanks to sensitive direction by Petrie, the result is a thoroughly involving movie that doesn't resort to violence, sex or schmaltz to pack an emotional punch.

The beautiful story packs an emotional punch, one that's impeccably acted and directed.

Full of astute observations and metaphorical musings, this stealth hit packs an emotional punch as the cats receive surprisingly heartwarming gestures of generosity and love.

The Prisoner of Azbakan doesn't pack the emotional punch of Order of the Phoenix, but I love it anyway.

The bright blocks of color and outlined forms are reminiscent of Tolouse Lautrec and Vincent Van Gogh, creating strong compositions that pack an emotional punch.

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(CNN)-- Plenty of traditional foods pack an emotional whallop, but few of them back it up with a sensory punch as strong as horseradish's.

Being a long - distance grandparent may already pack a negative emotional punch.

moments, and it works very well, but don't walk into it thinking you're getting It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, because the show packs a heavy emotional punch as well; I found myself feeling genuine compassion and sympathy for Grace and Frankie, and was even a little misty - eyed by the end of the pilot, as anger, resentment, and bitterness gave way to cautious optimism.

The eye - rolling predictability of Nancy Sackett's screenplay exacerbates the movie's less - than - watchable atmosphere, as there's virtually nothing that occurs within Ron Howard's Skyward that one doesn't see coming from miles away (eg Julie's parents forbid her from flying, Julie fights with Scott, etc, etc)- which ultimately prevents the finale from packing the uplifting, emotional punch that Howard is obviously striving for.

In this revved - up context, not even Thanos's fervent paternal feelings for Gamora (Zoe Saldana) pack much emotional punch.

But like I said, this episode doesn't just pack a lot of decent plot twists and some fun action — there's real emotional punch, too.

This scene is a moment of true love but also an emotional gut punch, packing both a swoon and heartbreak.

«Muppets Most Wanted» doesn't pack as much of an emotional punch as «The Muppets» (the song «Pictures in My Head» nearly brought me to tears), but it does have plenty of heart.

But does a CGI laden one hour battle really make the finale more satisfying, or does seeing the people who have perished from Harry's point of view not pack more of an emotional punch?

This is definitely one of Allen's more high - concept endeavors — a filmmaker struggles to direct a movie while suffering from psychosomatic blindness — and while it doesn't pack either the emotional or comedic punch of his best work, it contains its fair share of inspired moments.

Crash packs a giant emotional punch that keeps us watching and constantly demanding a closer look at our own attitudes and belief systems.

Part old - fashioned Hollywood up - by - the - bootstraps plot and part angry young product of the ugly underbelly of foster care, it's a film that delves far deeper than expected and packs a real emotional punch.

Our Take: Not the cup of tea we typically drink here at Screen Rant, but Mia Wasikowska (Alice In Wonderland, The Kids Are All Right) is definitely a star in the making, so performance-wise, we expect this film to pack a strong emotional punch.

Michael Haneke's Amour might be a slow - burner, but it packs one hell of a mean emotional punch.

The tone changes dramatically in the second half, and because of that, and the investment you now have in these characters, the final half hour packs a pretty good emotional punch.

Again, the quieter moments were among the more memorable, thanks to the stalwart cast (including terrific new additions Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon - Levitt and, best of all, Anne Hathaway), the drama packs more of an emotional punch than ever before.

still packs a potent punch, but its power comes from a more emotional place rather than spiritual.

Spectre review: Daniel Craig embraces Bond's classic formula, but it doesn't pack Skyfall's emotional punch

Directed by Richie Adams (Of Mind and Music), American is a character - driven drama which packs quite an emotional punch, given its duration of less than 18 minutes.

The Little Death: Little seen (sadly), The Little Death is an often hilarious comedy that touches on a wide variety of unusual sexual peccadilloes - with the movie benefiting substantially from a final stretch that packs one hell of an emotional punch.

Compared to other Pixar films, The Good Dinosaur is not particularly clever in its storytelling, nor does it pack as powerful an emotional punch.

The fact that it packs such a profound emotional punch, however, is what really makes it work.

Screenwriter Christopher Hampton remains remarkably faithful to McEwan's novel - effectively retaining the multiple point - of - view elements and the seemingly unfilmable epilogue - and it's certainly worth noting that the movie packs a far more potent emotional punch than its literary forebearer.

MUDBOUND While I am not completely sold on the multiple narrators, Dee Rees latest film still packs and emotional punch.