Sentences with phrase «strong characterization»

This novel had good strong characterization and an interesting Australian setting.

While it does have its weak points, it's held together by its unique angle on the war as well as strong characterization for its central characters.

Not that you really need strong characterizations in an action - horror movie, but this one seems to be going for a little extra in terms of sympathizing with Blade's plight, but to no real avail.

Whereas Benedict strove for a concise, clear scholarly expression, Francis seeks the striking images and strong characterizations of the storyteller.

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Wiltshire's story therefore requires strong characterization to pit it against its members» tendency to disintegrate corporate history into their private dramas.

... But the car chases and gunfights are staged pretty well, and some good stories and continued strong characterizations could help the show's appeal.

As was the case with «Shaun of the Dead,» a smart script and strong characterizations allow the leads to deftly balance comedy and drama.

The former music video director has always seemed to have a flair for visual aesthetics but had appeared more concerned with the technique of his action pieces than in developing strong characterizations, and working with very little in the way of quality writing, he made pretty pictures that failed to really inspire since we didn't care for the characters enough.

While Keyes has laid off the killing of major characters in this volume, he adds some nifty plot twists and some pretty strong characterizations.

Once again convincing historical detail and strong characterization help drive a riveting plot.»

... we described «Be Happy, Not Gay» as «only tepidly negative,» saying that «derogatory» or «demeaning» seemed too strong a characterization... As one would expect in a high school of more than 4,000 students, there had been incidents of harassment of homosexual students.

And yet there's a question that must be asked; would I really want to lose the rhyming dialogue in order to gain a deeper storyline with stronger characterization?

The Triumph of Love is not unlike those other works, which have the interesting upper - class quips of Oscar Wilde without the strong characterizations.

Great jokes, strong characterization, layout that deftly reinforces the dialogue's stellar comic timing.

Though social commentary isn't necessarily a must for a movie like this, strong characterization is, and Fidell's reluctance to dive deeper into Diane's psyche prevents her film from being truly memorable.

The strong characterizations are aided by the overall narrative featured in Tales of Hearts — which, true to its name, tells a bit more of a personal, emotional tale than you'd expect from the series.

Compared to his all - too - frequent sidekick and villain roles, Leigh's film was a prime chance for Spall to show what he could do with deeper material, strong characterization, and a larger stage.

Although it lacks the strong characterizations which could have placed this in conversation with something glorious such as Michael Mann's Heat, it's a sprawling, energetic thriller with enough star wattage to garner attention from the same audiences who so loved Scorsese's The Departed.

Get Smart plays a great deal like the best parts of Farrelly Brothers comedies: largely free of their scatology, it finds its footing in strong characterizations and action scenes that work because the picture surprises by making you care.

Intrigue and strong characterizations are the book's hallmarks.

The majority of Fumi Yoshinaga's early series released in English have been boys» love — by Digital Manga and BLU — but her strong characterization and expressive, minimalist artwork has made her work popular among all sorts of manga reading circles.

Strong characterization, well - researched but accessible technical detail, and a deft blend of suspense and humor will please science enthusiasts and fans of survival stories on any planet.

The Edgar Award - nominated YA novelist has lavished her debut adult novel with period details and strong characterizations.

Strong characterization, keen wit, and lots of action give the story wings.

Final Fantasy VIII, from a literature perspective, also features some of the strongest characterization and character growth in a Final Fantasy title to date.