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They have gone on the second place at 2012 after losing their place to Real Madrid and now they are in the 3rd after rising of Barcelona's terrific performance at last season.

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He put in a terrific — if at times over-enthusiastic — performance for Crystal Palace in their shock League Cup victory against United at Old Trafford in 2011 - 12, and he was already setting the Championship alight with his pace and trickery.

I actually loved watching this film at times, given the terrific performances all around and a story that is worth exploring, but it is without question that the film feels about 20 - 30 minutes too long.

The main exception from the first two Marvel phases was Loki, brother of Thor, whose dark - hearted tomfoolery was at least rooted in a believable motivation (sibling rivalry) and was boosted by Tom Hiddleston's winking, terrific performance.

Judd and Shannon are terrific; as I said of his performance in my 2006 review, Shannon «has the ability to go completely nutso at the drop of a hat, and a lot of hats are dropped.»

Flawless may take its title from a drag queen beauty pageant that figures not - at - all - prominently in the plot, but it best serves as a description of the terrific performances featured in the film.

Brooklyn has excellent performances — especially from Ronan (The Grand Budapest Hotel) and Walters — and has terrific comedy sequences at Walter's character's boarding house dinner table.

Now he is back with an equally fine and Oscar - worthy performance as Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman in the terrific Stronger, which had its world premiere tonight at TIFF.

Less a fully realised thriller than a series of rampaging set pieces, this rollicking movie at least provides some goofy good fun for audiences, plus one terrific performance.

Tucked in between all the hurt and the jokes, the character development and the across - the - board terrific performances is a surprisingly sharp look at contemporary America...

Tucked in between all the hurt and the jokes, the character development and the across - the - board terrific performances is a surprisingly sharp look at contemporary America... Full Review

The first hour of this relationship drama is terrific, and the second hour sags a bit, but there is no arguing with the performance of Dakota Johnson, who is superb as a young woman experiencing a sexual awakening at the hands of a billionaire with sadistic proclivities.

And while Sheridan and his screen father Gary Poulter are both terrific, it's most notable for being Cage's best performance in at least a decade, with the cult performer «going easy on the high volume and bug - eyes that have been something of a crutch of late.»

The characters are developed even further, delivering terrific performances, and the story is beautifully constructed, amazing us at every turn.

At the very least, Jewison deserves a huge amount of credit for assembling the cast and obtaining such uniformly terrific performances.

At the other end of the intimacy scale is Christopher Young's gigantic Drag Me to Hell, represented by a fine performance of the terrific end title piece.

Perhaps the strongest element of Gothika is the terrific performance by Halle Berry (X2, Die Another Day), who actually makes this bad film seem worth watching at times.

Now — just one year later — he comes at us with an edgy, vibrant 1970s period crime thriller, American Hustle, filled with great performances and terrific filmmaking flourishes, which some film critics have already labeled as the best film of the year.

Director Mélanie Laurent conducts this 91 - minute drama at a leisurely pace, getting terrific performances from the two leads.

And while the answers may not be as satisfying and / or as cut - and - dried as many of us would like (especially those who do have kids), the journey — while a bit long and convoluted at times (it is sort of a «Gone Baby Gone» meets «The Silence of the Lambs «-RRB--- it is nevertheless fascinating and populated with terrific performances, so don't be surprised if the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences comes calling with a few nods next January.

A terrific supporting cast rounds out the quality acting ensemble, with a particularly fine performance by Peter Sarsgaard (Empire, The Salton Sea) as the unpopular editor trying to keep his magazine from falling apart at the seams.

Henry Fonda gives a terrific, canny performance (with a prosthetic nose and chin) as Lincoln, stuck at a crossroads between practicing politics and law.

Fifty Shades of Grey The first hour of this relationship drama is terrific and the second hour sags a bit, but there is no arguing with the performances of Jamie Dornan and especially Dakota Johnson, who is superb as a young woman experiencing a sexual awakening at the hands of a billionaire with sadistic proclivities.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS I don't know why I'm resisting the very alluring pull of Penelope Cruz in this category — it's certainly a terrific performance in a terrific and undervalued (by the Academy, at least) film — but the voices in my head have been telling me «no» all season.

Matt's last two days at the festival also include a couple foreign animated features, 35 mm, and another terrific John Hawkes performance.

At the film's Los Angeles press day, Collider got the opportunity to sit down with actor Sebastian Stan (who gives a terrific performance as Harding's mustachioed and impetuous ex-husband Jeff Gillooly) to chat 1 - on - 1 about why he wanted to play this character, what he was most excited and most nervous about, the impression he got from meeting Jeff Gillooly, having Margot Robbie as a scene partner, and what it means to be a part of the awards conversation with this film.

Terrence Stamp saves the production from desolation with a terrific performance, and Elizabeth is lovely to look at.

It's a terrific performance that never winks at the camera.

Luke Wilson and Olivia Wilde both give terrific performances as a couple whose young son mysteriously disappears at a rest stop, à la The Vanishing.

Not bad at all if you're going to draw inspiration from the world of films, though the solid laughs, exciting thrills and the terrific comic interplay of its two leads are more like occasional chuckles, lots of noise and violence without much tension, and two passable comic performances from actors who aren't particularly known for their comedic chops in Russell Crowe (Noah, Winter's Tale) and Ryan Gosling (The Big Short, Gangster Squad).

At the end of the day, Young Adult rests on the shoulders of two terrific performances; actors who generate unlikely but palpable and real chemistry.

Danny Boyle's endorphin - rush visuals get blood pumping before it runs cold in this terrific true - life «jailbreak» movie boasting James Franco's greatest performance (morbid, heartfelt, disappointed and determined all at once) and a moving liturgy for connection and community.

At least I can start on a positive note: Oscar Isaac delivers a terrific performance in the title role.

It features a terrific lead performance by Nicolas Cage as a man at war with himself, an equally compelling supporting performance by up - and - comer Tye Sheridan (so engaging in Mud), and a riveting art - imitating - life performance by real - life homeless alcoholic Gary Poulter (who drowned in a lake before the film was released).

It's pleasant enough, mainly due to the performances from its terrific ensemble, but it's the cinematic equivalent of eating at a Denny's.

«The Innkeepers» has nothing original but deserves to be seen for at least one terrific performance, that of Sara Paxton in the role of innkeeper Claire, one of the last two employees of an establishment that will close within one week.

The RSC has a terrific program that digitally delivers content to schools, and here at BAM we have held educator symposiums and school - age performances that engage young minds and prompt discussion of his plays.

The Mercedes - Benz CPO program offers a terrific way for drivers from throughout Chicagoland to enjoy the inspired performance, sophisticated luxury, and superior craftsmanship of these dynamic vehicles at a surprisingly low, entry - level price.

«The Corvette Racing drivers and team exhibited terrific teamwork on the track and in the pits, and with race strategy to claim two podium positions in the American Le Mans Series at Road America,» said Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice President, Performance Vehicles and Motorsports.

The team here at Century West BMW can't wait to show drivers from across Studio City, Glendale, West Hollywood and Los Angeles the terrific finance offers we have on the all - new BMW X6, and our constantly - updated lineup of new and pre-owned BMW luxury performance sedans and crossovers.

With a featherweight body, powerful air - cooled engine and large disc brakes at all four corners, the Porsche 911 delivers a great driving experience with terrific performance, comfort, and good...

Cadillac's new mid-luxe CUV combines terrific handling and decent performance in a well finished, competitive package at a very reasonable price.

The ATS Coupe, with its terrific on - road performance and high - tech gadgetry, should continue to attract younger buyers into Cadillac showrooms.

The team here at Century West BMW can't wait to show you the terrific seasonal finance offers we have on the all - new BMW X5, and our constantly - updated lineup of new and pre-owned BMW luxury performance sedans and crossovers.

Battery life is terrific, but if you're willing to go without access to the Google Play Store, the $ 149.99 Amazon Fire HD 10 gets you a sharper screen and similar performance at a lower price.

Pretty arresting stuff from Guatemalan performance artist Regina José Galindo at the opening of her terrific retrospective Friday night at Exit Art.

And while the design and the camera will inspire debate for some time, there is no doubting that in terms of sheer hardware and performance, the OnePlus 5 is a terrific phone, and even at its higher price, is excellent value for smartphone money.

That battery performance for us is a terrific differentiator and one that other manufacturers need to replicate at the high end.

It has delivered a phone with a premium look and feel, terrific battery life and exceptional work performance at half the cost of a flagship phone from Apple or Samsung.

''... these are beautiful, capable speakers that are also a terrific value... remarkable speakers at a head turning price... their performance stands toe to toe with much more expensive contenders» Read the full review