Sentences with phrase «striking cinematography»

Striking cinematography, broad characters, Matrix-esque fight scenes supplied by a soundtrack weirder than a giant man carrying an ax - mallet, this is what the

Whatever its other flaws, Mendes» Road To Perdition doubled as a textbook of striking cinematography.

Also not going unnoticed is the haunting score by Jack Nitzsche and the striking cinematography by Haskell Wexler in capturing the stark, enclosed environment that reflects the perceived insanity of the inmates.

Malick is methodical in his direction but still very capable of handling explosive battle scenes and conveying the torture and terror of the soldiers» suffering amongst the carnage, aided no end by John Toll's gorgeous, visually striking cinematography.

The striking cinematography from Roger Deakins and the jarring music score from Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch help bring this intriguing, futuristic world to life.

John Wayne at his best, striking cinematography and character ambiguity makes this a powerful and thought - provoking Wild West Odyssey.

Sayombhu Mukdeeprom's striking cinematography adds a grace note to the proceedings, as well as showing off this Italian paradise that surely will have tourists overrunning it as soon as they see the movie and can book a flight.

With striking cinematography and fine ensemble acting, The Legend Of Tarzan is seriously good which, given how familiar we are with the basic story, is an impressive achievement.

Critics Consensus: From its confrontational title to its striking cinematography, this raw cinematic gem uncompromisingly proves writer / director / actor Justin Chon is a filmmaker to watch.

Critic Consensus: From its confrontational title to its striking cinematography, this raw cinematic gem uncompromisingly proves writer / director / actor Justin Chon is a filmmaker to watch.

The grim debauchery of the city's nightlife is captured to perfection by Michael Chapman's striking cinematography.

Not exact matches

In conclusion, there are melodramatic spells, as well as some focal unevenness, spawned from hurrying past certain plot aspects that really aren't all that needed in the first place, being not much more than supplements to the rather repetitious bloating that makes this overambitious effort too overblown for its own good, though not to the point of completely dismissing its engagement value, as there is enough sharpness to the production designs, cinematography and score work to provide striking style, as well as enough story value, brought to life by inspired writing, direction and acting, - particularly by leading lady Halle Berry - to make «Alex Haley's Queen» a rewarding near - epic study on the struggles faced by the mulattoes who struggled to fit into a post-slavery society that was rich with racial tension and plenty of other life challenges.

The beautiful cinematography captures the story in striking, magic - hour landscapes and vistas of South Dakota.

And the cinematography is undeniably striking.

But some of «Spring Breakers» is great — namely the shimmering, sun struck, stunning cinematography (part of the movie was shot quasi-verité at an actual spring break) by Belgian / French maestro Benoit Debie.

The 3 - D retro - conversion of the material is actually quite striking, given the depth - of - field used in the cinematography, and all of the action and movement the movie features.

The film also benefits from inventively sundrenched cinematography, with still, askew framing that make it visually striking.

The Blu - ray's 2.35:1 presentation is pretty nice and striking, with the often steely images mostly staying sharp and clean, although the cinematography occasionally gets grainy or lacks focus.

Or rather a striking central performance from Agata Trzebuchowska's face, because it is her watchful, dark - eyed, unblemished visage, usually framed by a plain gray wimple that is perhaps the film's most evocative recurring image, even amongst so much truly remarkable cinematography (from neophyte cinematographer Lucasz Zal).

Oli caught it first at the London Film Festival, calling it «absolutely stunning, one of the year's best films,» and Jess reviewed it in full in Marrakech, agreeing that it's a «small, quiet, polished film that unfolds slowly but with remarkable assurance,» with some «truly remarkable cinematography,» and a «striking central performance» from young Polish actress Agata Trzebuchowska.

It can be hard to express great love visually but Dolan splashes the passion all over the screen with striking visuals and beautiful cinematography from Yves Belanger.

I'm surprised that the film didn't get recognized in technical categories too, since from the opening frame to the appealing end titles, it offers striking sound design and cinematography.

There's plenty to admire throughout the entire film; Ford's direction is ambitious and, like his work in A Single Man, he has a keen artistic eye with some vibrant and striking imagery captured by Christopher Brown's art direction, Seamus McGarvey's sombre cinematography and the gorgeous production design by Shane Valentino and Meg Everist invites you into the characters» dark, dual existences without ever losing its consistent tone.

VISUALLY STRIKING FILM OF THE YEAR (honoring a production of stunning beauty, from art direction to cinematography) Birdman — Fox Searchlight The Grand Budapest Hotel — Fox Searchlight Interstellar — Paramount Snowpiercer — Radius / TWC Under the Skin — A24

Striking black and white centric cinematography and inventive editing give the film both a classic noir and arthouse vibe.

Alwin H. Kuchler's cinematography brings a lively intimacy to the film that strikes you immediately.

The most striking success in Krabat is the set design and cinematography that combine to allow a sense of menace and darkness to pervade the entire film.

VISUALLY STRIKING FILM OF THE YEAR (honoring a production of stunning beauty, from art direction to cinematography)

With striking, desaturated coloring and stark cinematography, Inside Llewyn Davis looks the part, and the script and acting make sure it feels the part as well.

Director Gerardo Naranjo admittedly does a superb job of initially drawing the viewer into the proceedings, as the filmmaker has infused Miss Bala with an engrossing and consistently inventive visual style that proves impossible to resist - with the movie's striking appearance heightened by Mátyás Erdély's often jaw - dropping camerawork (ie fans of widescreen cinematography and / or long takes will be especially captivated).

Visually, the black - and - white cinematography is striking, but it quickly loses its edge and is buried by the barrage of clichéd quick cuts and sped - up footage that no less than 100 horror movies before it have used to denote madness and / or haunting.

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I found the cinematography incredibly striking and especially important in conveying how Zac Efron's character Richard transitions over the film.

It strikes me as reaching, even if Llewyn does feature the second best cinematography of the year.

Technically, the cinematography, in real nighttime conditions (about 75 % of the film is shot in darkness), is hypnotic (the only visual flaw of the film is a too obvious imposition of a rock face that is illuminated in a lightning strike as the doctor urinates), and cinematographer Gokhan Tiryaki gets major kudos, but, even more so is the almost nonexistent soundtrack, whose power is palpable, and shows how utterly superfluous most soundtracks are.

Bojan Bazelli's cinematography amid the gorgeous German Alps, Benjamin Wallfisch's striking contemporary music, and Eve Stewart's busy production values can not make up for the weak screenplay of Justin Haythe from a story by the screenwriter.

It superiority starts at its black - and - white cinematography from Mart Taniel (1944) that embraces the natural and the surreal with striking detail.

Between the stellar cast, plenty of tension, and some nice cinematography by Greig Fraser — I'm especially struck by the shot of Chastain reflected in the framed American flag — Zero Dark Thirty looks like it has what it takes to be another terrific film by Kathryn Bigelow.

James Schamus has crafted an engrossing adaptation of Philip Roth's explosive novel with remarkable performances from Logan Lerman, Sarah Gadon and Tracy Letts, a haunting piano and string score from Jay Wadley (evoking Carter Burwell's score from another recent 1950's tale of societal repression, Carol) and cinematography from Christopher Blauvelt that is equal parts striking and subtle.

Although the film is only 78 minutes in length, the storytelling, cinematography and performances make a striking impact.

Oli caught it first at the London Film Festival, calling it «absolutely stunning, one of the year's best films,» and Jess reviewed it in full in Marrakech, agreeing that it's a «small, quiet, polished film that unfolds slowly but with remarkable assurance,» with some «truly remarkable cinematography,» and a «striking central performance» from young Polish actress Agata Trzebuchowska (a non-professional actress who Pawlikowski found waitressing in his local cafe).

Italian fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri is inspired by cinematography, and uses light in striking ways.