Sentences with phrase «roster of character actors»

A free - flowing roster of character actors that come and go as the drama dictates supports her.

It feels like an assemblage of parts from other, better sci - fi stories, and while the strong roster of character actors gives it their all, they're mostly stuck playing familiar types (the stressed - out lead scientist, the shifty Russian, etc.).

You can't argue with the comedic talent of the cast, as Cooper, Helms, and Galifianakis prove to be a worthy team who benefit from an equally capable roster of character actors including Heather Graham, Mike Epps, Rob Riggle, and Jeffrey Tambor.

Not exact matches

Before it gets to that point, however, Ed tv comes off as a fairly affable comedy that benefits substantially from McConaughey's charismatic turn as the central character - with the actor's strong work heightened by an impressive roster of supporting players (including Woody Harrelson, Martin Landau, and Dennis Hopper).

Some things that probably factor into the industry's disagreement: Peter Jackson adapted books fifty years old and respected as great literature, the Potter books were being written alongside the first movies; Lord of the Rings centered on adult characters and played to a wider audience with PG - 13 ratings, the first Potter movies were PG, skewed younger, and starred kids (though anyone can see the films matured and so did the fans, many already wrote the series off); finally, where Jackson provided one distinct vision and a cast of respected performers, Potter had a rotating director roster (all of them secondary to Rowling) and limited opportunities for its accomplished actors, giving the brunt of the work to the three kids and spectacle.

The remainder of the roster is a who's who of character actors to round out the Post staff and their families, all making the most of what they have to work with - even if their screen time is minimal.

Then there's the terrific roster of strong character actors.

It's a true ensemble piece, boasting an expansive roster of characters played by actors who maximize their on - screen minutes.

The show, which debuts on the streaming service later this month, features a roster of A-list actors and comedians who voice characters tackling everything you were afraid to ask about puberty and sex in middle school.

Although having a roster of famous actors to voice animated characters is trendy and seemingly felt to be necessary in the marketing of such films, in many cases those voices can distract from the enjoyment of the film itself.

Rest of Cast: Trouble with the Curve has a cast roster full of bland characters, with supporting actors as simplified as those with smaller roles.