Sentences with phrase «step up from»

Combining a superhero film with a spy thriller, as well as a few new great characters makes this film a big step up from the first.

And as a step up from Vita, the top screen could be reserved for watching the game world, with inventory and crafting concerns neatly relegated to the touchscreen.

The action parts of the movie were as good as previous parts of the series, and a step up from Mockingjay part 1, but I did feel as though there were lots of filler scenes where the characters moped around a bit and lamented over who Katniss would pick from their odd little love triangle.

Of course, second chapters have it easy since the first movie does all the heavy lifting of establishing the world and its inhabitants, but that's not the only reason «Catching Fire» seems like a step up from the perfectly fine «The Hunger Games.»

While Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 is a step up from the poor motion - based games we've seen over the past few years, it can't quite measure up with other great games in the series.

While a step up from Cline's book, and while Spielberg does make a number of attempts to comment and dissect many of the more noxious elements regarding gender and race that are found inside the story, the film never seems to be fully able to reconcile any of its major themes in ways that aren't either condescending or offensive.

I guess you can call Angels and Demons a step up from The Da Vinci Code, if only because it's a good deal more frantic and unhinged.»

But it's such a step up from the last few MCU movies.

All of this in mind, the film does look good and perhaps a step up from the first film, at least in the technical department.

Director Mimi Leder made the step up from television for her first big feature (she had directed numerous episodes of ER, starring Clooney and executive produced by Dreamworks's Steven Spielberg) and it received reasonable notices, though I can't really think why (it was nowhere near as good as the other big, dumb action movie of that year, Air Force One).

Also, Daniel Wu, Nick Frost, and Walton Goggins are there, which is a step up from the non-celebrity cast of the video game, anyway.

Detail is generally impressive, and a definite step up from the previous Vista Series DVD.

A huge step up from the original.

A massive step up from the fairly disappointing second season.

It's a very «pure» game, in that there isn't much else past the central mechanic of combat, and those who might have wanted a huge step up from the first time around will be disappointed.

I would argue every single one of these movies loses its nerve when it comes to truly exploring these thematic questions, but that they're even interested in asking those questions is a big step up from a lot of superhero cinema.

Darkside chronicles is a major step up from its predecessor, covering the events of resident evil 2, code veronica and the period before

Darkside chronicles is a major step up from its predecessor, covering the events of resident evil 2, code veronica and the period before resident evil 4.

And when you end up in hell, at least it'll be a step up from this place!

The fifth season of FX's biker drama has been a step up from the fourth, but did last night's season finale avoid the mistakes of last year's season - ender?

Massive step up from the previous game.

Maybe the camera has been improved, maybe the Boeing digital projectors are a step up from the underpowered Texas Instruments machines, but the picture is bright, crisp and detailed.

The reactionary disc is a step up from 2003's similarly political offering, Greendale, largely because it doesn't come disguised as some community - theater production.

The graphics are not a step up from Most Wanted 2012 despite it running on Frostbite 3 in 1080p.

I think all of the characters are great and a step up from their originals.

Somewhat surprisingly, Harry Gregson - Williams \» score for Dreamworks \» Shrek the Third is a step up from his work for the first sequel.

If anything that's a step up from Richie Sambora.

Nias makeshift weapon served as a step up from her bare hands,.

Dating sites are just 1 step up from putting «for a good time call..»

LoveAccess - This site is a step up from other online dating services because it offers its members the choice to include a video message in their profiles!

One step up from speed dating in terms of the potential for giant #fail and an uncomfortable evening.

My opinion is this... dating sites are a step up from meeting someone at the bar but one should still use caution.

Serious millionaire dating is a step up from casual millionaire dating.

It is one step up from communicating by email and so more will be revealed about the person through such things as tone of voice, evasive comments if any and not having time to consider what they say, as they would in an email.

Okay, normal with an edge (and looking for the same) Was hoping this was a step up from a bar scene.

(http://www.juanitatortilla.com/2012/10/gathered-skirt-from-silk-sari-cloth.html) As a beginner, I am really thrilled with this skirt that took me a step up from Beginner's Skirt 101 * LOL * Will make a fuller gathered skirt, the next time!

Plus it's a comfortable outfit, that's a step up from sweats so you're taken seriously when you walk in the higher end places.

If you had on like a silkier shirt, this outfit would be perfect for your new job (maybe... it's not like I've been there — but just sayin») since you'd still be very casual yet a step up from a t - shirt!

Doesn't have to be anything too fussy or uncomfortable but definitely a step up from your everyday jeans and a pullover.

Dungarees seem to have become a step up from the playsuit we often saw being styled over the summer, and this childhood staple has now been revivified in many different styles for the chillier season, in classic denim or in cute pinafore dresses, all of which scream retro and modern in the new - old - fashioned - way.

While the choreography doesn't quite rival queen Bey's, Stewart's streaming couture, acrobatic moves and raw energy are definitely a sight to be seen, and a huge step up from the yawny boy - meets - girl fragrance campaigns of yore.

It's nursing friendly and has enough details to make it feel a step up from a regular button front.

I remember the days when BR was a huge step up from Gap.

A significant step up from your sloppy sweats, these two - piece ensembles deliver sartorial edge when paired with sneakers or ankle boots.

Your lovely jars are a step up from the trusty mason jar for salads... where did you pick these classy ones up?

A decided step up from the simple shoe clip.

Well, today's Frilling Formulae are a step up from Basic.

We only have jeans Fridays and I rarely wear jeans during the day on weekends, so I don't want to invest a lot, but these are a huge step up from Old Navy.

This year I didn't really do anything too crazy and it was a definitely a step up from last year's, which I will just say is a vague memory and ended before midnight LOL!

Sometimes I go out in just an eyeliner and some baggy jeans, because that's already a step up from whatever I've been pickling in the past few days.