Sentences with phrase «supporting film performance»

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Led by the charming Bill Paxton and the always - stellar Helen Hunt, with supporting performances by Philip Seymour Hoffman and Cary Elwes, the film transcends its hokey storyline to become a first - rate entertainment.

Unlike previous years, Ghana recorded a lot of new faces on the nomination list; some of whom Included new actor, Joseph Otsiman who got the nod for Best Actor In Supporting Role for his performance in the drama thriller film, The Cursed Ones directed by Nana Obiri Yeboah, who was also nominated for AMAA 2016 Award For Best Director category.

Stiller's likeable performance is matched by an impressive supporting cast that includes Bill Hader, Owen Willson, and Robin Williams, although - as becomes clear almost immediately - it's Amy Adams» charismatic, thoroughly enchanting work as Amelia Earhart that stands as the film's most invaluable attribute.

Many film fans assume that Mitchell won his 1939 Best Supporting Oscar for his portrayal of Gerald O'Hara in the blockbuster Gone With the Wind; in fact, he won the prize for his performance as the drunken doctor in Stagecoach — one of five Thomas Mitchell movie appearances in 1939 (his other films that year, classics all, were Only Angels Have Wings, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame).

On the strength of Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Seidelman was lauded as one of Hollywood's few «bankable» female directors; the film's success was probably due more to the supporting performance of Madonna than to its director.

His performance as Billy Crystal's put - upon brother in the film won him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor of 1992, as well as a Golden Globe nomination.

The film neither supports nor scoffs at Sharon's views, and the superb performances add immeasurably to a film that presents the unbelievable (and unthinkable) at face value, making it seem oddly plausible in the process.

Her performance in the Academy Award ® nominated film LAGAAN for which she was nominated for a Zee Cine Award (Indian Oscar) for Best Supporting Actress, brought her to the attention of American audiences.

He has since contributed supporting performances to films like Blue Steel (1990), A Few Good Men (1992), and Crimson Tide (1995).

Another great performance from Lawrence drives the film but she's ably assisted by an incredible supporting cast.

Having appeared in one film (1913's Shylock), in 1933 he began taking film roles to support his theatrical work; his subtle, forceful, witty performances redeemed poor movies and intensified high - quality work.

Reeves does a nice job of distancing himself from The Matrix trilogy by playing Constantine as an exceedingly grizzled figure (smart choice, given that the man can literally see demons), while the supporting cast is peppered with a host of familiar faces (Peter Stormare even pops up as Satan, delivering a flamboyant performance that's easily the highlight of the film).

The best performances lie with the supporting players (aside from Umbers, who's so dull that you'd think he was one of the many statues you see throughout the film), and the finest one comes from Tom Wilkinson, playing a twice - divorced man who sets his sights on Stella, knowing full well she'd be in it just for the money.

Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.

This is a very forthright docu - drama, earnestly filmed, that includes an inspiring lead performance and some equally fine supporting performances by the likes of Alfre Woodard, Will Patten, Tim Blake Nelson, and Charles Dutton.

In 1987, he starred as anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko in Richard Attenborough's Cry Freedom alongside Kevin Kline, and though the film itself alienated some critics (Pauline Kael called it «dumbfounding»), Washington's powerful performance earned him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination.Two years later, Washington netted another Best Supporting Actor nod — and won the award — for his turn as an embittered yet courageous runaway slave in the Civil War drama Glory.

The performances further distinguish this the portrayals of notable figures in this film, which delivers on plenty of neat cameos and supporting performances by recognizable talents who nail the recognizable figures, while leading man Alan Rickman more - or-less carries things with his trademark dry, soft - spoken charisma, which captures the mysterious madness and cleverness of Hilly Krystal.

The supporting cast around Newman is amazing including Bruce Willis who gives one of his best performances in this film.

Recently, she hosted the third season of «Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner» for the Si TV Network.New York Newsday raved over her performance in the indie hit «Woman Thou Art Loosed» calling her portrayal of an ex-con recovering addict «Haunting «Six Page Pictorial in the new Las Vegas National Magazine «Player» released Jan 2006Studied Shakespeare at «The Actors Circle Theatre» in Los Angeles and received a standing ovation for her portrayal of «Miss Alma» in Tennesee William's «Summer and Smoke «Running Scared, the film she had a supporting lead in with Paul Walker, is the Top Ten DVD Rental of the month.

In 2002, Law starred alongside film veterans Tom Hanks and Paul Newman in the multiple Oscar - winning Road to Perdition and was on the path to an Oscar once again for his performance in Cold Mountain (2003) with Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger, who took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

Bolstered by good supporting performances from Kyra Sedgwick, Janeane Garofalo and Ritchie Coster, Submission is a handsome - looking film that aims to fulfill the most meek, well - behaved implications of its title.

I did think that most of the supporting performances fit the different tones of the film, especially the work by Waltz, DiCaprio, and even Johnson.

Kapur imbues the film with the historical import and epic sweep missing from Elizabeth, and while Blanchett's firebrand performance is the film's searing centrepiece, strong supporting work from Owen, Abbie Cornish (finally impressive after many try - hard strike - outs), Morton and, especially, Geoffrey Rush as her loyal - to - a-fault servant Francis Walsingham, bring out the shades in her deeply conflicted character.

Though his wickedness is never subtle, Oldman's barbed vocal performance supports the film where it needs it the most, giving the dark force at the middle of the conflict convincing malice.

He's blown off the screen by Langella, and it's too obviously the film's lead performance to sneak into supporting.

In television, Sutherland won both Emmy and Golden Globe awards as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the HBO film Citizen X, and he won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Clark Clifford, advisor to President Lyndon B. Johnson, in the HBO historical drama Path to War.

There are good supporting performances from Mandela's staff, to name a few: chief of staff Brenda (Adjoa Andoh, making her Hollywood debut)-- she is the closest individual to Mandela throughout the film; and security guards Jason (Tony Kgoroge) and Etienne (Julian Lewis Jones), who have different opinions on how the president should be addressed and guarded.

The rest of the supporting cast, Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, and Rick Ducommun are all hilarious in the film, perfectly rounding out the film and all giving great performances.

While Brown is the most talented actor in the cast, acclaimed veteran actor James Cromwell («The Artist») gives him a run - for - his - money with a solid supporting performance as one of the film's antagonists, Judge Foster.

As for the performances, Sorvino is terrific in what was pretty much her last mainstream role before Harvey Weinstein derailed her career (looking back, the Sorvino vs. Giant Cockroach metaphor feels rather prescient), and she's ably supported by Northam, Dutton and Giannini, even if the film never quite figures out what to do with Goodwin's Chuy.

Nevertheless, his committed performance makes the film watchable, aided by supporting efforts from Rachel McAdams, Forrest Whitaker, and you know what?

The film features an A-list supporting cast that includes Oscar - winners Kate Winslet and Octavia Spencer and nominee Naomi Watts, along with effective performances on the part of Theo James, Ansel Elgort, Zoe Kravitz and Miles Teller.

Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot is an acting showcase featuring one of the best performances of Joaquin Phoenix «s career and a supporting turn for Jonah Hill that joins his acclaimed performances in films like Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street.

If the film falls short, still keep an eye on Gosling and Penn for Supporting nods (especially if this turns into another year where Gosling has a few strong performances to choose from, like last year), but that could wind up being it.

It's unfair to praise a film based solely on one person's performance, especially when the writing, directing and supporting actors all do their fair share.

The film also includes nice supporting performances from the brief but resonant Benjamin, current awards darling Michelle Williams (as the friendly local librarian), and Richard Kind as an estate executor.

Kevin Kline has been around, giving solid supporting performances in decent films.

This thin premise is better suited to a half - hour sitcom than a feature film (in fact, there's an episode of Frasier with a very similar setup), but it's strong enough to support some fun performances from a group of TV stars, along with a lot of weightless filler.

Timothee Chamalet and Armie Hammer are superb in the central roles, and despite an unignorable bathetic turn in the supporting performances, this is an important film.

The film features a supporting case that is funnier including a crew performance by Sam Rockwell.

Like «Get Out,» the film thumped racism — and sexism — giving Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson great supporting performances in the process.

A cringe-fest of microaggressions and eerie entrances, the film also boasts a very funny supporting performance from Thou Wast Mild and Lovely director Josephine Decker as a blithely condescending, self - styled patron of the arts who only opens her mouth to switch feet.

From the crystalline shores of a deserted island to the green grass and dusty roads of 1940s suburban America, Ballard and director of photography Caleb Deschanel create a film of consistent visual invention and purity, one that also features a winning supporting performance by Mickey Rooney as a retired jockey and a gorgeous score by Carmine Coppola.

The supporting cast was astounding which included performances by Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin and John Goodman who gave the film a touch of humor.

Easily the most emotionally impactful film at TIFF, thanks to Gyllenhaal's best performance to date, which is supported by Maslany and Miranda Richardson in the surprising role as his crass mom.

Dern gives an engaging, against - type performance, though the script is stretched out very thin to support a feature - length film.

Joining Gerwig, Nolan, Peele, and Villeneuve in the Best Director category is Sean Baker, whose The Florida Project competes in 5 categories, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Willem Dafoe's acclaimed performance, and a nomination for Best Youth Performance for the film's star, 7 - year - old Brooklperformance, and a nomination for Best Youth Performance for the film's star, 7 - year - old BrooklPerformance for the film's star, 7 - year - old Brooklynn Prince.

The film's supporting performances are to near perfection as well, especially that of Bonham Carter who brings a measured sense of patience and acerbic bite to her role as supportive wife.

It's a somewhat generic storyline that's compounded by the presence of a seriously annoying supporting character named Ngoc Lan Tran (Hong Chau, delivering one of 2017's most grating performances), with the less - than - engrossing vibe compounded by a stagnant, meandering atmosphere and aggressively overlong running time (ie much of the film's midsection consists of padded - out and entirely needless sequences).

What I wanted more was at least a Best Supporting nod for Greta Gerwig, who gives the performance of her career in this film.