Sentences with phrase «solid performances from»

For a while, the film works — and is, in fact, very entertaining — largely thanks to the solid performances from the leads and the supporting players, which include a very funny Hamish Linklater, an icy Marcia Gay Harden and a ditzy Jacki Weaver, among others.

This section of the film does help establish some key elements of the story and has some solid performances from the likes of Brendan Gleeson and Sienna Miller.

There's a smorgasbord of titillating storylines here and for the first half of the film, Romanowsky's direction feels capable and confident, eliciting solid performances from her cast and creating a tense mood, edged with darkness (despite the frequent flashbacks, which were overdone and heavy - handed).

«Overall, THE LAST FIVE YEARS Years is a pleasant distraction and features solid performances from its leads.»

It boasts solid performances from the supporting cast, and has heart and smarts to spare, but even this diehard baseball fan was looking at his watch before the credits rolled.

In fact, it probably could have been much worse, but thanks to solid performances from Hounsou and star Sean Faris, not to mention some kickass fight sequences, «Never Back Down» succeeds as a mildly entertaining update of «The Karate Kid» for the YouTube generation.

Butterfield and his big blue eyes make Gardner's exploration of Earth sweet, and solid performances from a veteran supporting cast including Gary Oldman and Carla Gugina give what life they can to the plodding, predictable plot.

Thanks to solid performances from Bana and McAdams, the resulting emotions are surprisingly authentic considering the fantastical premise.

Despite solid performances from Jason Statham, Ben Foster, and Donald Sutherland, The Mechanic suffers from a lousy script, says Nate Freiberg in his review.

Though it runs a wide gamut in tone, it holds together to the end, and Clark does extract solid performances from his players, with an especially great one from John Hurt.

There are some funny moments and solid performances from John Cusack and co..

Solid performances from the likes of Julianne Moore, Mia Wasikowska, John Cusack, Robert Pattinson, Evan Bird and Olivia Williams help to keep Maps afloat, as does Cronenberg's knack for dark excess, but it's too little too late in a film that is as fundamentally confused about its identity as an aspiring Hollywood starlet on her knees at some producer's house and is, in many instances, just about as desperate.

It's a definitively average film with solid performances from RDJ and Robert Duvall (though I'm entirely unconvinced the latter's performance is Oscar nomination worthy) that is set on hamstringing its way to the finish line, often at the expense of its own dramatic success.

The director that made Thank You For Smoking, Juno, and Up in the Air switches gears with his new film, Labor Day, which slows down its pace and trades charismatic and quirky characters for flawed and heartfelt ones, while keeping solid performances from the cast.

The ending fell flat but the rest of the movie was sharp, witty, endearing, and heartfelt with solid performances from the entire cast.

His narrative structure inhibited an emotionally thorough attachment to the characters, but thanks to its outstanding soundtrack and a trio of rock - solid performances from its leads, the film is still a solid depiction of a time where glitter and gold was in, and hearing hard rock aliens on the radio was almost commonplace.

It's a shame because there's so much wasted here: A unique setting and world of «feuding», solid performances from Bosworth and Franco and how values influence actions.

Although it's basically a modern day retelling of «Beauty and the Beast» (right down to Matthew Lewis» douchey, Gaston - lite boyfriend), it manages to succeed as its own story thanks to a pair of solid performances from its two leads.

Part returning - POW saga and part amnesiac romance, Coming Home is an enjoyably cornball tearjerker, bolstered by solid performances from the two adults.

She's surrounded by solid performances from a strong ensemble.

What we do get instead of action is some pretty solid performances from every actor on show?

style parody, it hits with some well - written gags and solid performances from Martin, the wonderful Kathleen Turner, David Warner and a vulnerable vocal turn by Sissy Spacek as the brain.

Edmands finds the right balance between atmospheric undertones and understated storytelling, managing to get solid performances from his cast — it's easy to forget we're watching the work of a first - time director.

Noah is a grand epic with beautiful Icelandic scenery, meticulous costume design, a sweeping score, and solid performances from a wonderful cast.

Writer / director Jonathan Jakubowicz hopes to remedy that with his new film, «Hands of Stone,» but while it boasts a pair of solid performances from stars Edgar Ramirez and Robert De Niro, the true - life drama doesn't offer anything different from the dozens of other boxing movies that came before it.

The acting is also better than most entries in the genre; in addition to solid performances from its two leads, Ma Dong - Seok absolutely steals the show as the badass father - to - be.

Really solid performances from Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl in particular.

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What makes The Funeral a better than average gangster film is solid performances from underrated actors like Chris Penn and Vincent Gallo, and strong performances from its bigger names, Christopher Walken and Benicio Del Toro.

Trank feels more at home just pointing the camera and recording things, as it seems he can't be concerned with getting solid performances from his actors or stringing together a coherent movie.

While Besson gets solid performances from all his actors, the entire film hinges on Johansson, who appears in nearly every frame.

Polished direction from Spielberg and an accomplished screenplay from Liz Hannah and Josh Singer combine with solid performances from the cast to give us a powerful true - life tale that is essential viewing if only to see the parallels with what is going on in the world today.

There is also a stimulating soundtrack and solid performances from the supporting cast.

A new deal for one and a string of solid performances from another shows that Wenger is still giving youth players a chance.

We had solid performances from all of our riders, with one of our JV girls having her first top ten finish, as well as putting three JV Boys on the podium again.

If you think he's going to go out and buy another, especially with the solid performances from Gabriel it's absolute delusion... DM, I can honestly see a project being brought in in January with next season in mind.

A solid performance from new Hep - C drug ZEPATIER and a double - digit increase in animal health sales (+13 %) further bolstered results, helping to offset generic pressures on several off - patent drugs, including ZETIA / VYTORIN -LRB--35 %), REMICADE -LRB--34 %), CUBICIN -LRB--67 %), and NASONEX -LRB--40 %).

A solid performance from the French defender, never troubled and showed off some flair with a couple of chipped passes to get his side out of difficulty.

A solid performance from the England striker as his movement and work rate was exactly what Wenger would have wanted to see, and although he couldn't get on the scoresheet, registered an assist for the third.

A solid performance from the home team saw the game finish up 80 — 50, cementing their place in the next round of the cup, which will see them face the University of Sheffield on Wednesday 11th November.

He relaxed in his seat and enjoyed a very solid performance from his team.

worried about u per, you had like poldi and ozzy alotta time off - an u barely played in world cup, slow and poor positioning, i expect a solid performance from you tommorow.

It was a solid performance from the Reds who played the last ten minutes against ten men, after a nasty challenge saw Moussa Sissoko given his second yellow.

Man United beat Arsenal 3 - 2 over the weekend thanks to a brace from Rashford and another solid performance from Memphis Depay.

I'm confident we will play well and win, expecting nothing less than a solid performance from Wilshere and Ox.

Solid performance from the full - back as he got forward and contributed with a cross or two that deserved better.

Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome Date: 17/02/2016 Kick - off: 07:45 PM GMT / 2:45 PM EST Goalkeeper Keylor Navas has been in great form for Real Madrid recently and although he did concede two against Athletic, it was a solid performance from the Costa Rican once again.

Nico Hulkenberg: A solid performance from a very reliable driver, showcasing that Renault are going to be a tough cookie in races and are continuing on the upward curve.

It was a solid performance from the Irish out in Zenica on Friday night, bagging themselves what could be a crucial away goal.

Another solid performance from the left back.