Sentences with phrase «sequence after action»

It is full blazing over the top action sequence after action sequence that ends with destruction on the level of The Avengers.

I agree that Michael Bay doesn't know how to convey a story so much as he knows how to create action sequence after action sequence (and from what I've heard from those who worked with him, the man's not a ray of sunshine), but even the audiences for this film who went and watched what turned out to be a horrible movie went looking for another great story.

It doesn't overwhelm us with action sequence after action sequence, so there is plenty of time spent with these characters in quieter moments.

From here on out, the film loses its nerve, tying action sequence after action sequence together with people walking in between.

Not exact matches

And, even after seven installments, they still manage to up the ante with increasingly ridiculous action sequences, car chases and fight scenes.

Perversely (if unsurprisingly) for a big - budget historical epic, Scott stages most of his «action» in undistinguished, ground - level medium shots and flip - flopping close - up dialogue sequences; after an hour of this, one's starvation for a few picturesque vistas is only briefly sated by a lovely shot of the Thames Estuary, or Robin and his men's first arrival in Sherwood under sun - dappled branches.

Not even the two rip - snorting action sequences thrown in to distract us from the plot holes can make up for the lame doings before and after them that we, the audience, must endure.

The new Bond movie has a great opening sequence, full of action and vertigo, but after that it seems like it looses the inspiration.

After that, things get frustrating for the bulk of the movie's middle section, with plenty of wheel - spinning and pointless banter to kill the time between a couple of so - so action sequences, one of which kills off an intriguing supporting character five minutes after he's introdAfter that, things get frustrating for the bulk of the movie's middle section, with plenty of wheel - spinning and pointless banter to kill the time between a couple of so - so action sequences, one of which kills off an intriguing supporting character five minutes after he's introdafter he's introduced.

Although they help set the tone at the outset of the film, we don't need more of these scenes after her first action sequence as her character's MO is very clear.

The final outing in the series for Shia LaBeouf and co (though Megan Fox was replaced here already, after falling out with Bay), with John Malkovich and Frances McDormand among those paying for new houses with a few weeks work, the film does at least have a striking moon - landing themed opening, and an enormous extended climax that marks a high watermark for the franchise's action (particularly an impressive Halo jump sequence done for real).

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.

The soundtrack is comprised of original tunes that really serve to capture the essence of Minecraft and complement the action unfolding on the screen perfectly, effectively striking the appropriate emotional response from the player on a consistent basis as the story becomes darker in tone after the light - hearted opening sequences.

Pacific Rim Uprising Rated PG - 13 for sequences of sci - fi violence and action, and some language Rotten Tomatoes Score: 46 % In Theaters Years after the events of the first film, John Boyega (Finn from Star Wars) is a promising young Jaeger pilot who has abandoned his military career to explore a life of crime.

Rated PG - 13 For: intense sequences of sci - fi violence and action throughout, language and some crude references Runtime: 149 minutes After Credits Scene: Yes Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Josh Brolin, Anthony Mackie, Tom Holland, Chris Evans, Elizabeth Olsen, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston, Chris Hemsworth, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Idris Elba, Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle Directed By: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

After a trailer or two, she certainly looks capable, but there hasn't seemed like much going on in the trailers other than a few completed action sequences.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Rated PG - 13 for intense prolonged sequences of sci - fi action violence, mayhem and destruction, and for language, some sexuality and innuendo Available on DVD and Blu - ray After the horrible reception of the second film (I actually received the worst hate mail of my career for my semi-positive review), the big metal robots are back for an even bigger adventure.

Wonder Woman Rated PG - 13 for sequences of violence and action, and some suggestive content Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92 % After her first appearance in the rather lousy Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, I was worried that this film would be equally bad.

After years working as a stunt man, stunt coordinator, and fight choreographer, David Leitch made his directorial debut with Chad Stahelski in John Wick and has become well known for the amazing stunt choreography and action sequences he brings to his films.

Rated PG - 13 For: sequences of violence, action and destruction, brief strong language and some suggestive images Runtime: 144 minutes Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy After Credits Scene: Yes Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne Directed By: Bryan action and destruction, brief strong language and some suggestive images Runtime: 144 minutes Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy After Credits Scene: Yes Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne Directed By: Bryan Action, Adventure, Fantasy After Credits Scene: Yes Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne Directed By: Bryan Singer

Rated PG - 13 For: intense sequences of sci - fi violence and action, and brief strong language Run Time: 130 minutes After Credits Scene: None Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Kodi Smit - McPhee Directed By: Matt Reeves

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG - 13 for violence and intense action sequences) Fourth episode in the espionage franchise finds Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his fellow secret agents (Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton, Simon Pegg and Josh Holloway) going rogue to clear the IMF's name after a bomb blast flattens the Kremlin while they just happened to be carrying out an undercover operation in Moscow.

The best of these sequences is Katniss» introduction to the new arena, mere moments after watching one of her mentors get brutally beaten: initially we're as disoriented as she is, before in just a few strokes, the layout is established and the action breathlessly kicks off.

Still, the film seldom pushes beyond the bare - minimum dictates of the thriller, only rarely offering up a memorable action sequence, as in an early scene in which Logan's struggling with an armed assassin in a moving car continues after the vehicle falls off an overpass and crashes.

All the hallmarks to compare Atomic Blonde to John Wick are there: one - half of the John Dick directorial team, the stunt - choreographer - cum - filmmaker David Leitch is directing this film; the protagonist is an efficient, reputable, and skilful killer; the fight sequences are visually incredible, with Atomic Blonde offering one sequence that many will talk about long after seeing it (more shall be discussed later); it has the retro - aesthetic reminiscent of action years from the 80s and 90s, which in Atomic Blonde «s instance the film is set in the late 80s; Charlize Theron signed - up to do Atomic Blonde because she greatly appreciated John Wick.

Between what I've played previously and after today's launch, it's a lovely little action RPG, packed with features one generally doesn't expect in a free mobile game, like combat pets that level alongside your character, or different opening sequences for each different Lightseeker race.

Rated PG - 13 For: sequences of sci - fi action and violence, language, and brief suggestive content Runtime: 136 minutes After Credits Scene: 5 of them.

Rated PG - 13 For: intense sequences of action and peril, brief startling violence, and thematic material Runtime: 121 minutes After Credits Scene: No Genre: Action / Adventure, Biography Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw Directed By: Ron action and peril, brief startling violence, and thematic material Runtime: 121 minutes After Credits Scene: No Genre: Action / Adventure, Biography Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw Directed By: Ron Action / Adventure, Biography Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw Directed By: Ron Howard

After the dust in between each action sequence does finally settle, there is more time to dissect the themes at play with the most engaging being the presence of the rookie Bilbo amongst the battle hardened dwarfs.

In fact, there is an entire sequence about trying to look after a new baby for the first time, which is surely aimed solely at the parents in the audience that have survived this; and the action of the entire film has enough energy and visual interest throughout to keep all ages engaged.

Picking up the action one year after its brutal opening sequence, Hostage finds Talley ensconced in a new job as police chief in a sleepy Ventura County hamlet, the sort of place where the peace does a reliably good job of keeping itself.

It's just that a movie like Mission Impossible really can't get away from that kind of description because no matter what, that seems to be its singular goal: Keep audiences in the theater entertained with set piece action sequence after set piece action sequence (many of them practical), strung like beads on a necklace.

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.

Rated PG - 13 For: intense sequences of violence and action, some disturbing images and thematic material Run Time: 123 minutes (This includes end credits) After Credits Scene: None Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks Directed By: Francis Lawrence

Rated PG - 13 For: intense sequences of violence and action throughout, and some sensuality Runtime: 151 minutes After Credits Scene: No Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comic Book Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons Directed By: Zack action throughout, and some sensuality Runtime: 151 minutes After Credits Scene: No Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comic Book Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons Directed By: Zack Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comic Book Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons Directed By: Zack Snyder

thanks to Yavor for calling our attention to the knockout clips after the cut (2 - minute action sequences which naturally may be considered spoilers), along with two intensely menacing posters.

PG - 13 For: extended sequences of violence, action and mayhem Runtime: 146 minutes After Credits Scene: It's MARVEL Genre: Action, Adventure, Scaction and mayhem Runtime: 146 minutes After Credits Scene: It's MARVEL Genre: Action, Adventure, ScAction, Adventure, Sci - Fi

After the monologues trickle to an eventual stop, there come the sort of Matrix - inspired action sequences involving fast impact and slow - motion resolution, lots of guns in the John Woo tradition, and lots of water in the Adrian Lyne tradition.

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.

After Avengers: Age of Ultron, which allowed too much bloat to get in the way of some socko individual scenes, this one establishes a beautiful balance between quieter character - driven sequences and splashy action set - pieces.

They make their way to a ravaged, now nearly forest - like, and, obviously, zombie - infested London (after a stop in a forest — another solid action sequence, punctuated by Parks showing what he's willing to do — that whittles down the number of ancillary characters accompanying the party).

For some reason there's a credit sequence after Pirates (a simple rhythm action game where you have to swing the GamePad around like a periscope) which is followed by Bowling (yes, bowling!)

After a lengthy and tense build up, the film explodes into a series of chase and action sequences as our cab driver gets on the wrong side of the police and two rival gangs.

During this event, an Ordinary White American Divorced Family Man (played by John Cusack) fights to save his family whilst navigating a series «talking» scenes (mostly people crying into telephones) which link one stupendous, special effects - riddled, scientifically - implausible, action sequence after another.

After a first - reel heist - gone - wrong sequence, the action rachets down somewhat, but much blood (along with some other bodily fluids) will be spilled once the film starts cranking again toward its Shakespearean conclusion.

Rated PG - 13 For: intense sequences of sci - fi action and violence, language and brief suggestive material Run Time: 113 minutes After Credits Scene: None Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton, Brendan Gleeson Directed By: Doug Liman

Rated PG - 13 For: sequences of sci - fi violence and action, thematic elements, and some disturbing images Runtime: 140 minutes After Credits Scene: No Genre: Sci - fi, Action, Adventure, Drama Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Judy Greer, Steve Zahn Directed By: Matt action, thematic elements, and some disturbing images Runtime: 140 minutes After Credits Scene: No Genre: Sci - fi, Action, Adventure, Drama Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Judy Greer, Steve Zahn Directed By: Matt Action, Adventure, Drama Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Judy Greer, Steve Zahn Directed By: Matt Reeves

Rated PG - 13 for: prolonged sequences of action and violence including intense gunfire and explosions, some language and a brief sexual image Run Time: 131 minutes After Credits Scene: None Starring: Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, James Woods, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Richard Jenkins, Jason Clarke Directed By: Roland Emmerich

Spielberg has always been an expert at action sequences, and this qualifies, a cathartic moment for the characters (and the audience) after their hours of worry about the legal, economic and ethical consequences of printing the material.

It will all come in handy as Joe finds himself constantly embroiled in one violent situation after another, ranging from the slow torture of his former jailer (Samuel L. Jackson with a fetching poodle cut), to a send - up of classic chop - socky action sequences pitting Joe against a horde of oncoming assailants armed with everything from guns to 2x4s.