Sentences with phrase «thanks in large»

WHY: Hands - down the best Marvel sequel to date, «Captain America: The Winter Soldier» is a major improvement upon the character's first solo adventure, thanks in large part to a more interesting arc for its titular hero.

The comedic half works considerably better, thanks in large part to John Turturro's self - mocking performance as an Italian - American movie star (hilariously named Barry Huggins) who pretends to speak Italian more fluently than he actually does and brags — not even humblebrags, just plain brags — about having been fired by Stanley Kubrick.

Jamming on plastic guitars and pretending to sing at parties was all the rage back in the 2000s thanks in large part to Harmonix and RedOctane who made the rock and roll rhythm game genre famous with the first Guitar Hero game back in 2005.

Les Misérables Directed by: Tom Hooper Starring: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway Rating: Not Yet Rated Release Date: December 14, 2012 TRAILER SCORE: 10/10 Thoughts by TSR: Thanks in large part to Anne Hathaway's performance of «I Dreamed a Dream» — it's not technically perfect, but recording the songs live helps make the vocals incredibly raw and powerful ---LSB-...]

That restraint, however, is precisely what makes the film seem inconsequential, thanks in large part to Redmayne and Vikander's weepy and hushed performances, and to the film's quietness.

Annie surpasses the clichés from which her character is assembled — a master of self - sabotage, a single woman looking for Mr. Right, a ball of social ineptitude — and, thanks in large part to Wiig (who also co-wrote the screenplay with Annie Mumolo, who makes a brief appearance as a shaky harbinger of doom on an airplane), achieves a level of aching humanity, which helps make the results of her good intentions gone horribly awry even more comical.

«Shopaholic» is over-the-top but also patently cute, thanks in large part to the adorable Fisher.

This is thanks in large part to the versatility of Damon and Kinnear, two actors who have shown the ability to do outrageous comedy and somber drama equally well, where most actors would probably have fumbled miserably.

It's interesting, but maddening, thanks in large part to a threadbare story structure, underwritten dialogue and next to no character development.

Bahrani's intentions here are good, and the movie's plot (co-written with Hallie Elizabeth Newton) is suitably complex, thanks in large part to the parallel story of Quaid's son Zac Efron, who's a rising but volatile star on the NASCAR circuit.

Loosely based on actual events, this stark Australian import may sound wildly familiar to those who appreciate crime fiction, but this film manages to hook you early and suck you in like quicksand, thanks in large part to some great actors, but also because of Mr. Young's gradual, persistent escalation of tension.

It's one of the season's most thrilling hours, thanks in large part to a unique structure and magnificent, boisterous performances from Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis.

Thanks in large part to some lovely black - and - white cinematography, it's probably the best killer witch flick of all time.

Sounds like a pretty simple premise, but this late -»60s thriller nailed the «home invasion» premise decades before it became so popular, thanks in large part to director From Russia With Love director Terence Young, Ms. Hepburn's excellent performance, and villains like Richard Crenna and a young, freaky Alan Arkin.

Thanks in large part to Marvel's marketing and cinematic strategy, Infinity War has been hyped since 2012, when Thanos was touted in The Avengers as one of the most powerful villains in the universe.

Mackenzie attempts to answer these questions, and though he must battle through common prison movie tropes (counselor with heart of gold, corrupt officials, etc.), he succeeds thanks in large part to the film's performances.

The trailers and clips for Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film Django Unchained thus far have received mixed reactions, thanks in large part what seems to be a mixed bag of performances from the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx, and Christoph Waltz.

The performances are appropriately low - key and naturalistic and the evolution feels organic, thanks in large part to the collaboration of the actors and incorporating elements of their own experiences in the characters.

What matters, of course, is whether these gags hit, and more often than not they do, thanks in large part to its two stars.

Andy Weir's literary experiment - channeling hardcore speculative astrophysics into a coherent narrative - was a surprise bestseller when it was first (self) published in 2011, thanks in large part to the self - deprecating and affable lead character, marooned astronaut Mark Watney.

They captured something unique with Little Miss Sunshine, and they've most certainly captured something special once again, thanks in large part to Stone's breathtaking turn as Billie Jean King, a woman who can still command a room because her star burns that bright, even all of these decades later.

Science fiction has enjoyed a renaissance of sorts on television in recent years, thanks in large part to the advances made in technology.

Thanks in large part to two likeable lead performances — Hemmings and Nicolodi have a real rapport as the amateur sleuths on the trail of a serial murderer — it's also Argento's most breezily enjoyable film, chucking in a fistful of witty, satirical attacks on Italian masculinity and some of the finest prog - fusion freakouts ever committed to tape.

Directed by Scott Cooper and starring Johnny Depp, the movie tells the true story of James «Whitey» Bulger, who rose to become the most powerful and ruthless crime lord in Boston thanks in large part to his «alliance» with the local branch of the FBI.

It's this feeling of hope, loneliness, and humility that just pours from the screen, thanks in large part to the fact that all of this feels surprisingly grounded and plausible.

Thanks in large to it's strikingly powerful artwork, this is a documentary that's one of the most original of it's kind.

But the gags are hilarious, thanks in large part to Atkinson, who is a truly gifted silent comedian.

It's run of the mill biopic material but I found it was far more enjoyable than usual thanks in large part to the performances from Damon and Douglas.

If the last couple of years are any indication, 2016 is going to be a virtual madhouse in Austin thanks in large part to that special brand of madness only the Alamo Drafthouse can deliver.

The second Jurassic World film will tie itself a little more securely to the original trilogy by bringing back Goldblum's glasses - rocking, Chaos Theory - specializing mathematician Malcolm, a role that (thanks in large part to the internet's fascination with a certain picture of him with his shirt open) helped make Goldblum an unlikely sex symbol.

But an admirable go is Steve Rash's rollicking The Buddy Holly Story: Despite being riddled with inaccuracies, it manages to portray the delirium of Holly's horn - rimmed, blue - eyed soul thanks in large part to Gary Busey's dedication to performing Holly's songs himself.

While the film has the same funhouse feel as «Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,» it carries far more emotional heft — thanks in large part to Wasikowska's soulful performance.

A messy but winning musical comedy, Pitch Perfect was one of the surprise hits of 2012, thanks in large part to its charming star, Anna Kendrick, who played Beca Mitchell, a lonely college freshman who joins legendary a-cappella group the Barden Bellas.

This film is also one of my favorite films from the festival, thanks in large part to Ella Rumpf and her performance.

Offering transgender actresses Kitana Kiki Rodriguez and Mya Taylor their break - out roles, Tangerine swells with emotion thanks in large part to the pair's naturalistic, amusing and occasionally heartbreaking performances — performances that suggest these are much more seasoned actors than they really are.

It's a considerably funnier movie than its predecessor, thanks in large part to Kat Dennings (who returns as Jane's intern), the always - amiable Chris O'Dowd (who shows up as a decidedly underpowered rival for Jane's affections), and a sneaky - good cameo by Chris Evans, a.k.a. Captain America.

First - time feature director Peter Livolsi supplies his adaptation of Peter Bognanni's novel with just enough edge, heart and humor to make «Tomorrow» cool enough for older high - schoolers while being relatable for their elders, thanks in large part to its wonderfully in - sync multi-generational cast.

Slightly more amusing are some of the interactions between Doug and his future in - laws, thanks in large part to the skill of good actors slumming for a paycheck: Ken Howard as Gretchen's macho dad, Mimi Rogers as her tightly wound mom, Olivia Thirlby as her too - cool - for - school younger sister, and a sadly underused Cloris Leachman as her loopy grandma.

His introduction in broad daylight is an unnerving, masterful scene thanks in large part to Lynch's ability to creep people out with just his eyes and physicality.

That is thanks in large part to Max Julien's (Thomasine & Bushrod, How to Be a Player) nuanced performance as Goldie, who brings the right mix of intelligence and perceptiveness to believe that he could do whatever he wanted to if he just put his mind to it, but he's just not given many options in life.

But it's genuinely powerful, thanks in large part to a peerless cast: Lawrence has rarely been better, and she's matched — unexpectedly — by Hutcherson, delivering a peculiarly soulful turn.

It is a lovingly crafted film that holds up on repeat viewings, thanks in large part to the talented cast and the return of screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan.

Bryan Fuller has been playing with the netherworld between life and death in such shows as Dead Like Me and Wonderfalls, but the alchemy comes together in this fantasy - laced world, thanks in large part to the visual imagination of co-producer and pilot director Barry Sonnenfeld.

This review definitely took a little while longer to write than it should have, thanks in large part to Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles» compelling gameplay loop.

But the simple fact is that Unfinished Song works on nearly every level — thanks in large part to the presence of Terence Stamp and the always remarkable Vanessa Redgrave.

While the school - wreck scenario invites self - aware satire echoing scenes from Titanic to The Poseidon Adventure, the emotional trauma of adolescence receives more thoughtful treatment thanks in large part to the distinct timbre of vocal talents, including Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, Reggie Watts and, as sage Lunch Lady Lorraine, Susan Sarandon.

Still, it is an affecting story, thanks in large part to Loach's long - standing empathy for the downtrodden, in this case the rural folk of County Leitrim, who find themselves kept down by imperious landowners and the Holy Mother Church.

The character development involved is flawless, as we grow to like, and in some senses love, the main players, thanks in large part to the terrific Academy Award winning screenplay by Dalton Trumbo (Spartacus, Papillon), here credited as Ian McLellan Hunter due to a blacklisting that forced him to write under a pseudonym.

Thanks in large part to a heartbreaking performance from Ava Kolker, the newest Insidious opens with a gut punch of an origin story.

Despite a number of melodramatic ingredients — comas, hidden pregnancies, torrential downpours, and secret missives, among others — the film remains subtly understated, thanks in large part to the impeccable cast.