Hernandez is a very accomplished young actor, who gives
a very authentic performance, there are entertaining supporting roles for Peter Stormare and The Shawshank Redemption «s Bob Gunton, and the soundtrack by Antonio Pinto ensures that the film is finely paced.
Not exact matches
However, unlike the dull and corny «Arm», thanks to
authentic performances (particularly from a
very good Costner) and a grounded, not - too - overly sentimental approach, «McFarland, USA» is largely able to rise above a formulaic script.
Gone Baby Gone is a praiseworthy film with standout
performances,
very good use of
authentic slang and regional dialogue, and a thought - provoking argument at the core of the film about child welfare and well being.
Good
performances by the main actors does make it a cut above most horror films if its ilk (though Joe Anderson's German accent is far from
authentic), and there is a
very effective creep factor involved in the choice of antagonist, a wildly growing, mimicking plant that can grab, infest and devour its victims in the most grisly and stomach churning ways possible.
On paper, it could seem that the emotions coming from the characters aren't
very authentic, but the way Caine pulls off his
performance in this scene allows the scene to work wonders and adds quite the amount of depth to his character.
Above all, The Black Balloon feels a
very real,
authentic Australian film and the strong script is aided by all - round fine
performances.