Sentences with phrase «terrific performances by»

It works entertainingly enough as a noir, mainly due to terrific performances by the always great Washington and Don Cheadle.

I'm so bored of people whining about Julia Roberts winning for a terrific star turn that happened to be nominated against a couple of other terrific performances by less popular actresses.

With its hauntingly cold cinematography, moody score, terrific performances by a slew of legendary stars and character actors (Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Val Kilmer) and — let's not forget — the mother of all cinematic shoot - outs in its center, it more than likely represents the peak of Mann's ever - shifting career.

True, there are terrific performances by the leads, but the film never seemed to get off the ground.

Because of the very nature of the film (it's an extremely dialog - heavy pic with a very heavy undertone) it is somewhat of a hard sell, but this really is a great little indie worth checking out if not for the subject then for the terrific performances by Segel and Eisenberg.

With its propulsive energy and terrific performances by a mostly nonprofessional cast, «The Florida Project» continues brilliantly in that vein.

«Submarine» I liked with reservations — it's a sweet - natured teen romance with a delicate sense of heartbreak and some striking visual flourishes, plus terrific performances by the young leads and Sally Hawkins, but it dawdles in the middle stretch, wants for big laughs, and wears its Wes Anderson - isms a little too plainly on its sleeve.

That dark comedy crime film snuck up on an unsuspecting public, with humor aplenty, and terrific performances by Colin Farrell and co-star Brendan Gleeson.

And with the help of terrific performances by Juliette Lewis and Jonny Weston («Chasing Mavericks»), «Kelly & Cal» never fails to recognize that the solutions to life's problems are usually as unglamorous as the circumstances that make them necessary.

You'll also probably enjoy — beyond Hanks — the terrific performances by the actors playing the pirates, especially Barhkad Abdi, who plays Muse, their leader (my thanks to Hollis Robbins for that link).

Very much a kitchen - sink drama — the family kitchen is the dramatic hub for much of the film — shot in a more or less documentary style and featuring terrific performances by nonprofessionals, the film takes a no - frills dramatic approach that could be roughly located on a Cassavetes - Dardennes spectrum, and uses it to intensely revealing and moving effect.

In this juxtaposition, a young girl named Moonee (Brooklynn Prince in one of several terrific performances by unknown actors) creates her own happiness in the shadow of the Happiest Place on Earth, and gets into trouble, as she's raised by a single mother (Bria Vinaite) who in many ways is a child herself.

Christopher Plummer confronts Nazi horrors again in Atom Egoyan's preposterous thriller, which squanders a terrific performance by the Oscar - winning actor.

A terrific performance by Laura Dern is the sole reason to see this pretentious slog through the miserable lives of unlikable people.

A great courtroom drama film and a terrific performance by the incomparable Meryl, who had to play not only an Australian accent but also with a hint of A New Zealand accent reflecting the background of Lindy Chamberlain.

It features a terrific performance by Jennifer Lawrence as a heroine Sturges would have loved, the Long Island woman who invented the Miracle Mop and became rich selling it on the then - new able channel QVC.

It's a compelling film about determination, rebirth and taking the road less traveled featuring a terrific performance by Reese Witherspoon.

I.Q. is a warm and fun movie that has many humorous moments packed into a terrific performance by Matthau and the three other actors that play Einstein's mathematician buddies.

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.

Luckily, Scott's directorial style doesn't totally obscure the smart writing by Michael Frost Beckner (Cutthroat Island, Sniper) or the terrific performance by the two stars.

It's a terrific performance by blue - haired, dressed - in - black Meryl Streep, whose singing voice is as powerful as her acting.

Bolstered by a terrific performance by Pierce Brosnan (After the Sunset, Laws of Attraction), perhaps his best in a feature film to date, this is a wholly likeable dark comedy full of quirky but well - rounded characters and little touches in the character development that sets it apart from other films of a similar nature.

With its fascinating storyline and a terrific performance by its main star, Moon ultimately emerges as one of the better scifi films of recent years.

Satrapi examines this idea to an extreme in The Voices, and the result is one of the best dark comedies in years, anchored by a truly terrific performance by Ryan Reynolds.

The intimate and sensual picture also features yet another terrific performance by 14 - year - old Elle Fanning, who is quickly becoming the most compelling teenage actor working in movies today.

While the special effects were superb, it was the terrific performance by Downey Jr. that made this film as successful as it was.

A gorgeous jazz score, a terrific performance by Denzel Washington, a top - notch supporting cast, beautiful costumes, outstanding sets and automobiles, and adept direction by Franklin (One False Move, High Crimes).

The Queen — terrific performance by Helen Mirren as we get a glimpse of the Royal family immediately following the Princess Di tragedy

Bolstered by a terrific performance by Toni Collette is a likeable supporting cast and an impressive debut for writer - director Jill Sprecher.

It is a terrific performance by Harry Dean Stanton who brings comedy and pathos to the film.

Not exact matches

REVIEW: REAL STEEL is an action - packed, heart and soul fueled drama with terrific performances from Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly and a breakthrough performance by Dakota Goyo.

Although it could use tighter editing — like most everything in this regrettably paced film — the third act reappearance of Gollum is terrific, and amplified by a go - for - broke motion - capture performance by Andy Serkis.

From the wonderful direction by Spielberg to the outstanding performances by the entire cast, to terrific writing by Hannah and Singer, this is a fantastic drama that's held together by a solid score by composer John Williams.

Only a terrific performance from Om Peri as Ganesh's money - hungry father - in - law, bares some interesting moments, though many of them are dulled by the overt mediocrity of the rest of the picture.

That, along with terrific performances and a solid exploration of the psyche of teenagers, really had me applauding by the time the credits began to roll.

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.

It is also built around a terrific central performance by Jessie Buckley, who burrows right under the skin of the damaged, inscrutable Moll, whose blank, peering eyes and briar patch of auburn hair are almost certainly meant to evoke Maxine Carr, who furnished the Soham killer Ian Huntley with a false alibi and was subsequently convicted for perverting the course of justice.

Anchored with a lovely, subtle sad eyed performance by the beautiful Keri Russell and a cast of terrific comedic prodigy actors, including the great Andy Griffith in his last film appearance as the crusty diner owner.

Of course we have to thank the co-writer of the screenplay, and the director - both embodied by George Clooney, who also steps from behind the lens and gives a terrific performance as the «perfect» candidate... I heard that Clooney was also the caterer for the project!

The film is not without its flaws, but it sports a terrific production design that integrates magically into the story — as well as another top - notch performance by Anthony LaPaglia.

Emperor of the North Pole is a terrific film that is entertaining from start to finish, and there are plenty of wonderful performances as well by its cast.

In conclusion, Vikings is still a fantastic show with phenomenal performances by its cast, amazing production value, good storytelling, and terrific execution.

Updated to modern - day New York by screenwriters Nancy Doyne and Carroll Cartwright, it's a mostly somber but terrific film, anchored by strong performances all around.

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.

All the Money in the World A first - rate thriller from Ridley Scott, about the Getty kidnapping in 1973, the film is highlighted by terrific performances from Michelle Williams as the victimâ $ ™ s mother and Christopher Plummer (a last - minute re-shot substitution for Kevin Spacey) as the tightwad billionaire, J. Paul Getty.

The centerpiece of the latest episode of Doctor Who is the terrific performance given by guest star David Suchet.

By any reckoning, the film's visual panache and terrific performances, especially by its two well - matched leads, announce Khant as a director of truly impressive talentBy any reckoning, the film's visual panache and terrific performances, especially by its two well - matched leads, announce Khant as a director of truly impressive talentby its two well - matched leads, announce Khant as a director of truly impressive talents.

For me, what really stood out for me were the two lead performances, which I thought were terrific and the direction by director Marc Webb keeps you involved from start to finish.

Led by terrific central performances and incredibly imaginative direction, he has crafted one of the most heart - wrenching films of the year.

The disappointment of the film is made more depressing by the terrific performance that Raymond J. Barry gives in the middle of it.