Sentences with phrase «strike emotional chords»

Instead of relying on maudlin music cues and a barrage of heavy - handed dialogue spelling out how its elfin lead is destined to do great things, director Peter Chelsom has faith enough in his script (written by Charles Leavitt) and his cast to allow them to strike emotional chords on their own — and the lead actors, in particular, succeed marvelously.

Because people are inclined to insure against negative consequences, you can strike an emotional chord by detailing what could happen if a customer does not follow through with your latest recommendation.

Last year a number of companies created powerful, pro-female ads and videos designed to inspire, motivate and strike an emotional chord — an appealing approach that seems to be winning with women.

Things didn't really turn around until the publication of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin, which struck an emotional chord with readers and once again appealed to the general sweep of Scripture rather than the letter.

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Whatever its imbalances and flaws, the movie is sure to strike an emotional chord with the book's many fans as well as newcomers to the remarkable tale.

Where the film really manages to strike an emotional chord, though, is in its examination of an ordinary man's search for meaning in his life as he nears his eventual demise.

«It's sweet yet edgy, sexy without being raunchy (though it comes really close) and most importantly, strikes an emotional chord.»

In a last ditch effort, a few random dramatic moments involving the women's home life strike an emotional chord (a minor one) that the audience can relate to.

The metaphoric images of humans being kept behind bars, while the barbaric nazi's torture the Jewish people, at least strikes an emotional chord.

The efficient and aerodynamic exterior of the 2011 Dodge Charger is spiritually inspired by the iconic second - generation Charger from the late 1960s, featuring a design that is sure to strike an emotional chord with Dodge performance enthusiasts of all generations.

But are these enough when its overall quality and aftersales service are questionable, asks Arup Das Fiat somehow manages to strike an emotional chord in many people's hearts, I guess that's because it is a brand they have been familiar with for a longer time than all the European, Japanese, Korean and American companies that have set up shop in India in recent times.

It doesn't have a round display, and nothing about its aesthetics immediately strike an emotional chord in me.

Don't be afraid to be specific or say something that can strike that emotional chord in your interviewer.

Not exact matches

«Farmed and Dangerous is meant to strike large emotional chords — it's not about selling burritos»...

And it strikes a bad chord with me when someone who claims to be a lactation consultant can not appreciate that women can have very personal emotional responses to breastfeeding, whether triggered by past trauma or not, and thinks that such feelings need to be hidden away from your delicate flowers?

Felix Van Groeningen's film strikes some powerful emotional chords, even as its flashback / flash - forward formula wears thin.

Given how many films have previously struck a chord by exploring the emotional and psychological consequences of discovering alien life in outer space, it's no surprise to see this one follow suit.

It has its charms but fails to strike a similar emotional chord.

Recalling the wincingly funny neurotic rabbit holes of Albert Brooks» best work, not to mention White's own previous heartfelt gems about well - meaning fumblers («Year of the Dog,» HBO's «Enlightened»), this bitingly amusing, ultimately emotional story of a dad barely managing an envy - driven midlife crisis — as he shepherds his son on a tour of colleges — has the potential to strike a demographic chord broader than you'd think a white guy's problems would.

Idly attending a lecture on reincarnation one afternoon, they encounter the enigmatic Dean Spanley (Sam Neill), whose own account of his imagined past life as a dog strikes an unexpected emotional chord with both father and son.

Meanwhile, Todd McCarthy of the Hollywood Reporter wrote of the film, «Intense emotional currents and the jagged feelings of volatile actors are turned loose to raucous dramatic and darkly comedic effect in one of the most sustained examples of visually fluid tour de force cinema anyone's ever seen... An exemplary cast, led by Michael Keaton... fully meets the considerable demands placed upon it by director Alejandro G. Inarritu... The film's exhilarating originality, black comedy and tone that is at once empathetic and acidic will surely strike a strong chord with audiences looking for something fresh.»

While chords are certainly struck regarding the difficulties of the black debate team in finding acceptance, or at the very least, tolerance from the white campuses and communities they must traverse through, too many liberties are taken with the original story in order to ultimately give us that feeling of emotional connection to these characters that would have tears welling up in our eyes for their final moment of triumph.

One of the great comic book movies ever made and arguably the best one involving any of the X-Men (although X2: X-Men United deserves to be in the conversation), Hugh Jackman's final go as Wolverine is a surprisingly simple, straight - forward modern Western about heroism, aging, friendship and family that strikes quite the emotional chord.

As a mother of a young daughter, Miley's actions struck a chord in me, as I'm sure they did in you: as I watched her on stage, I had an emotional reaction to her behavior and, thus, it became a memorable experience.Memorable experiences.

This powerful novel is more emotional than political, but as a story foreshadowing a very possible future, it will strike a chord with readers of fiction and nonfiction alike.»

Hearing about the staggering number of brave men and women in desperate need of the companionship and emotional support of a training dog really struck a chord with me,» said Liz.

Final Fantasy VII struck a resonant chord with me, from it's impressive graphics, 3 - disc story, interesting characters, and the genuinely emotional ending to Disc 1.

«It's good to be home,» «home sweet home,» and «welcome home» are all expressions that strike a deep emotional chord.