"To lead the performance" means to take charge and guide or direct the activities or actions in a situation or event. It refers to being in a position of authority and responsibility to ensure that the performance or task is carried out successfully.
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While there's a
good leading performance, after about half an hour you may notice your ability to give a damn also disappearing.
Hidden Figures is the sum of
great lead performances to tell the stories of three women who didn't get the recognition they deserve until now.
Solid lead performances and a riveting tale help prevent this historic heist flick from otherwise stealing your time.
While most of Keep The Lights On feels more distant than emotionally involving, it's still a well - done relationship drama with an
incredible lead performance.
It does feature better than expected writing and
wonderful lead performances, however, and might find an audience when granted a local release.
It's the
final lead performance of the late character actor, who died this year at the age of 91, following a career of non-stop work for more than 60 years.
As savory a genre treat as Raw is in terms of writing, pacing, visual direction, and mastery of tone, the film simply couldn't work without a
fearless lead performance.
«The Theory of Everything» features nomination -
worthy lead performances, a beautiful score, and a vivid, almost whimsical, visual look.
This year is marked by an odd phenomenon of
masterful leading performances that will have to be put in the supporting categories because there isn't enough room for them in the leading categories.
All of this, plus the two
amazing lead performances themselves, improve the characters even more, and make them as compelling to watch as some of the best characters in film history.
A deeply literary film with a focus on the sensory aspects of the human experience, driven by a powerful and
sensual lead performance.
Most of the film feels more distant than emotionally involving, it's still a well - done relationship drama with an
incredible lead performance.
With its unique premise, two
outstanding lead performances, a smart script and skillful direction, this will be one of the most memorable movies you'll see all year.
Led by fantastic
lead performances from Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley, the film is about two High School seniors that are going in opposite directions.
I caught the pic at TIFF and while the movie may not be entirely satisfying as a whole, it's still an incredibly fascinating look at a very timely issue, and it boasts as swell
lead performance by Ethan Hawke.
First - timers to be nominated for
lead performance in a comedy series included: Linney for «The Big C,» Martha Plimpton for «Raising Hope,» Galecki for «The Big Bang Theory» and McCarthy of «Mike & Molly.»
Over the Sydney Film Festival, you would be hard pressed to find three strong
leading performances as good as in A Royal Affair.
And neither Will Smith (Concussion) nor Michael B. Jordan (Creed) ever got much critical momentum
for lead performances in their respective films.
The six - part miniseries boasts a
fantastic lead performance from Oscar Isaacs and great supporting turns by Catherine Keener, Winona Ryder and Alfred Molina, but unfortunately, it just isn't as compelling as Simon's previous work.
It is the sort of epic science fiction story that it should be, even if it takes its time getting there and does not have the most charismatic
lead performance on which to lean.
«Better as a dark family drama than a twisting mystery, [it] has just enough great ideas to be intriguing and a
commanding lead performance from Dianna Agron» — Andrew Parker, The Gate
Still Alice certainly has a
superb lead performance in Julianne Moore, but directors Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland... read more
Jennifer Merin: Beautifully crafted with exceptionally skilled storytelling, spectacular cinematography, flawless editing, and
stunning lead performances by first - time actresses and real life sisters Lene Cecilia Sparrok as Elle - Marje and Mia Erika Sparrok as her sister, Njenna, Sami Blood is Amanda Kernell's first feature.
We'll have more to say about this in a full review at some point soon, but we should also mention the wonderful trio
of lead performances from Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin, and Live LeMoyne (who, speaking of doubles, is an eerie lookalike of Léa Seydoux).
They'll also likely find it hard to ignore her fellow HBO comedy star Issa Rae, who not only gives a warm and
engaging lead performance in Insecure, but also has a writer / creator credit on the critically beloved show.
A Fantastic Woman also features a
remarkable lead performance by Daniela Vega, a trans woman who has to deal with discrimination when her older lover dies.
Sumptuous yet surprisingly intimate, a mix of meticulous design and messy emotions, with
powerful lead performances from Daniel Day - Lewis as a hyper - controlling fashion designer and Vicky Krieps as the woman who refuses to join his assembly line of ex-girlfriends.