Sentences with phrase «standout sequence»

It's witty, fluid and has some real standout sequences.

The breezy and effortlessly entertaining third act confirms the film's place as a stirring yet uneven piece of work, with the inclusion of a few standout sequences during this stretch - eg Valentin's loyal dog saves him from a burning building - effectively compensating for the otherwise lackluster nature of the movie's padded - out midsection (ie it does seem, once everything is said and done, that The Artist would've been better off as a short film).

But because the DVD offers instant» chapter» access, the sheer pleasure of riffling through the scene - selection menus and sampling standout sequences like 45s on a jukebox can't be beat.

The second standout sequence is the climax, wherein duplicitous tycoon John Reston (James Coburn, entering the John Huston phase of his career) and Moustache Man play cat - and - mouse with Dr. Larry on a soundstage.

Finalists: It was a great year for action, largely thanks to George Miller's new action masterwork but even in less perfect films there were inarguable standout sequences like the choreographed unbroken take on the Johnson vs. Sporino fight in CREED or the Hulkbuster Suit vs. Hulk in AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON both of which were so strong it's unfortunate to leave them out of the top five.

The inclusion of a few standout sequences (eg Charlie confronts Hans» dying wife) generally compensates, as does the effectiveness of the various performances (ie Rockwell has never been more entertaining), but the film doesn't wholeheartedly begin to engross until around the one - hour mark - after which point the narrative's escalating momentum becomes more and more difficult to resist.

But the standout sequence is one in the home's yard at night, where the two confess some intimate secrets to each other, get closer and are then pulled apart, with Collins» performance and Noxon's writing providing Ellen with such emotional transparency that it's crystal clear how her feelings and thinking evolve and then escalate.

Another standout sequence in Public Enemies is more effective for comedy than suspense, and involves Dillinger's reaction in a movie theater to an on - screen announcement warning the audience to be on the lookout for him, America's «Public Enemy # 1.»

And while Tibbetts has admittedly peppered the narrative with a few standout sequences (eg Martin attempts retrieve Jack's handgun while the man is unconscious), Retreat has been saddled with an aggressively uneventful midsection that does, in the end, diminish the impact of its final scenes - which effectively cements the movie's place as a thoroughly misguided piece of work.

The first act builds to a standout sequence, visually reminiscent of «THX 1138,» that follows Paul as he undergoes the shrinking procedure, and that culminates with a sublime punchline that completely upends the story.

The standout sequence, one of the very best of Minnelli's career is the ball sequence.

Frozen Factory's vicious snowball sequence channels Super Monkey Ball, Silent Forest boasts intense spotlight dodging from a creepy owl robot, and Tropical Coast features a Temple of Doom-esque chase from a giant apple — and are all standout sequences.

As recapped here, one of the standout sequences in X-Men: Days Of Future Past involved Quicksilver's nanosecond jaunt through the Pentagon kitchen and past several Secret Service operatives.

Moreover, she voiced Sweet Tea in the summer blockbuster Cars 3, covering Bruce Springsteen's «Glory Days» during a standout sequence.

The affable vibe is heightened by the inclusion of a few standout sequences, with the protagonists» efforts to fight a butcher shop full of reanimated animal carcasses standing as a clear highlight.

A standout sequence involving a severed arm is a blast to watch but, again, once you scratch the surface of its internal logic, it falls apart.

She's a dynamo here whether it's in scenes of physical comedy or a standout sequence where she has to pretend to be someone else.

The standout sequence is the secret conversation between Bruce and Hawkeye that lays out some truths that Bruce knew about himself.