Sentences with phrase «true tour de force»

In doing so the book covers a wealth of material that is presented in a concise and disciplined manner and represents a true tour de force by the author.

With glowing reviews from respected historians such as Sir Martin Gilbert, who describes it as «a true tour de force», Indian Summer is narrative history at its most compelling.

Penny's sixth Armande Gamache novel is her best yet, a true tour de force of storytelling.

Refused Classification in this country, Australians have been deprived of a true tour de force and a shining achievement in postmodern gaming.

This book is a bold, forthright and courageous commentary on looming cultural trends — a true tour de force.

In the new version, the girl who hires the marshal to capture — or better yet, kill — her father's murderer eats the scenery; a true tour de force by newcomer Hailee Steinfield.)

Not exact matches

Apollo 13 (Ron Howard, 1995) Among the most impressive feats of this Ron Howard tour de force is the way that he took an incredibly well - documented true story where everyone knows the ending and made it into such an intensely dramatic nail - biter — thanks, in part, to some reportedly extensive script doctoring by an uncredited John Sayles.

Best Actress: Annette Bening — Kids Are All Right — stern, intelligent yet moving and likeable — it takes a real pro to accomplish that with such style and verve Nicole Kidman — Rabbit Hole — heartbreaking but resilient — a perfect balance between broken and fixed — it is so joyful to watch a character so succinctly communicated Lesley Manville — Another Year — heartbreaking with closeup after closeup of vulnerability and grasping hope — truly a fragile and pulsating performance Julianne Moore — Kids Are All Right — courageous and oh so human — sexy and vulnerable in an earthy way — her struggles with herself are the heart of the movie and she carries it magnificently and warmly Natalie Portman — Black Swan — the tour de force this year — the crazy, emotionally volatile core of a crazy, emotionally volatile film — some wonder if it might be «easer» to play such big emotions but the incredibly thin wire she has to traverse in such an extreme environment is daunting and she makes it work and gives us believability and solicits true sympathy in the middle of a fright fest — a truly accomplished achievement