Sentences with phrase «strength of the film»

The real strength of the film lies in the quality of the casting, with an eclectic mix of different personalities, with each actor perfectly suited for his or her role.
The variety of characters that people have followed for ten years is the biggest strength of this film.
The other greatest strength of the film is the intense character exploration, where the leading lady goes through her own journey separate to her romance.
Such details aren't important, compared to the central strength of the film, which shows one American life, lived well and proudly.
The biggest strength of the film is its ability to walk the line between reality and supernatural.
Trumbo «s narrative is well constructed; the real strength of the film is its screenplay.
Another notable strength of the film is the slick imagery, courtesy of DP Gianfilippo Corticelli, who uses slow - motion shots stylishly and appropriately (a sequence with Cruz dancing in a puddle as Hirsch photographs her is stunning.)
The expected strength of the film is actor Aaron Pedersen, here featured as an understated murderer - rapist.
While the riches - to - rags narrative has its merit in themes of humility, the limited strengths of the film are ultimately too adrift and can not resuscitate the lack of engaging entertainment.
The contrivance of the set - up is a surprising strength of the film, because the problem with contrivance is trying to hold it together.
Oscar - winner Julia Roberts is the month's other debut, on the huge box office strength of her film Wonder.
Beyond: Two Souls is the latest of his Frankensteinian attempts to ram video games and films onto the same disc and create some kind of hybrid emotional experience combining the visual and narrative strengths of film with the interactivity and player choice you see with video games.
The real strength of the film is its injection of Eastern philosophy, which elevates a rudimentary adventure into something more enriching and enlightening than most other films to come from the martial arts arena.
The biggest strength of the film would have to be that it was Norwegian.
One of the strengths of the film, also written by Pearce, is how much it is willing to withhold, without descending into «Gotcha!»
The trilogy is so legendary mainly from the strength of this film.
Eddie Redmayne builds on the strength of his film's reception and breaks into the top 5 at # 5.
The strengths of this film lie in its rapid progression to the discovery of new powers — everyone loves to see superheroes learning of their enhancements for the first time, it's a no - brainer — and in its final ten minutes.
The strengths of the film come from the likeable characters and lighthearted comedy, with Peppard and Hepburn making a terrific team.
He is also broken hearted and one of the strengths of the film is the slow reveal that his obsessiveness and controlling nature had more to do with his breakup rather than the imagined sins he projects onto his ex-girlfriend.
But the strength of a film like this doesn't lie in surprises or sudden turns; its strength lies in its relatability and the questions it forces you to ask yourself during and after the viewing.
Watching this beautiful restoration of «Blood Simple» I was actually struck by how non-bleak it is, how much the strength of the film lies in images of beauty, defiance and survival.
The strength of the film is Dame Joan Collins who plays to type wonderfully, encapsulating perfectly someone who longs for their glory days and refuses to give up without a fight.
Like many big - screen dramas about serious issues, the strengths of the film come primarily from the quality of the acting and the believability of the resolutions.
Though not the most remarkable platter, it's one to check out on the strengths of the film.
Depending on the strength of the film's campaign, I could see him finding a home in this still rather open category.
MGM / Lionsgate's release of Pantelion Fims» Overboard remake exceeded weekend estimates for second place and earned a record - setting total for Pantelion as the highest - grossing opening in their eight - year history on the strength of the film's A - CinemaScore and strong word of mouth.
Still, on the strengths of the film, it is a pretty appealing package.
Much of the strength of the film lies in the relationship between the two men and their reactions to the needs of the other.
Back to the subject at hand, The Shaggy Dog is one of the easiest DVDs of a Walt - Era live action film to recommend, based on the strengths of the film, the quality of the presentation, and the value of the bonus material.
As it plays, the strength of the film is with the internal struggles faced by the two lead characters.
With its first - rate feature presentation and solid assembly of bonus features, Paramount's Blu - ray combo pack is easy to recommend on the strengths of the film.
And that is the real strength of the film, along with the two powerful central performances, from Peter Simonischek (Oktober November), as Winfried, and Sandra Hüller (Amour fou), as Ines.
The strengths of the film, however, comes from the performances.
One of the strengths of the film, co-written by Michael Ashton and director Roland Joffé, is that it doesn't sugarcoat Blomfeld.
Willem Dafoe (The Florida Project) holds onto his # 1 spot just as his film is about to open this week and Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) moves up from # 4 to # 2 on the strength of his film and blistering performance.
The rest of the cast members turn in equally impressive supporting performances, but the strength of the film lies mainly within its script, written with sharp wit and intensity by the talented Kaufman.
The strengths of the film lie in the psychological drama, and not in the plausibility of the events, so to properly enjoy the film, you just have to accept that once Wade sets foot on the train, his life as a bandit is over.
Knightley's counterpart, Benedict Cumberbatch, should be safe as the lead in a likely Oscar top 5 film but its director, Morten Tyldum, keeps missing out on nominations himself (no Globe, BFCA or BAFTA) and that can speak to the strength of the film itself.
The strength of the film is that idea that while technology steadily outpaces humanity's ability to reorient itself within a constantly shifting paradigm, humanity regresses into the modes of the past and the instincts of the flesh.
The strength of the film's idea of the self - esteem nation's virulence spreading itself as terminal languor amongst the advantaged and the beautiful lies fallow while Horner's excrescent music transforms something thoughtful and sad into something dispiriting and repugnant.
The biggest strength of the film is that, for once, the other crew members besides Kirk and Spock are allowed to shine.
Despite the power of all of these characters and scenes, the real strength of the film is the relationship between Luke and Dragline (George Kennedy).
That leaves the DTS - HD MA (Master Audio) 5.1 lossless mix on Virgin a fine combination of classic Pop / Rock hits (some of the greatest songs ever recorded actually) with music from Air that meshes seamlessly, naturally and just adds to the strength of the film.
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