Sentences with phrase «wonderful films and performances»

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Wonderful performances and assured and audacious direction make for one of the best films of the year.

The film is entertaining for what it is, and it's one of those 80's films that really stand out due to a good story, wonderful performances and great effects.

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.

That kind of emotional centre is key to the success of Crowe's films, and it works beautifully here, aided immeasurably by a wonderful performance by then - newcomer Renee Zellweger, as well as a spot - on effort from Cruise and a deliciously over-the-top innings from Cuba Gooding Jr..

In his review of the film, Ignatiy Vishnevetsky states that this one - of - a-kind film is carried «by Nichols» measured style and an embarrassment of wonderful performances.»

Summary The Light Between Oceans is a depressing story that the viewer knows can not end well for the characters; however, the film is beautifully shot, delivers wonderful surround - sound audio, and is carried by outstanding performances from its cast.

Only Lovers Left Alive is a well thought - out film, a unique twist on the old tale, filled with dry humor, exquisite visuals, and wonderful performances.

There were a number of wonderful performances by actors and actresses in film in 2017.

Lady Bird Is a Sensational Paean to Teenage Life — David Sims raves about Greta Gerwig's witty and moving new film, which features a wonderful lead performance from Saoirse Ronan.

It's a story I know backward and forward, as does just about everyone, so there was no reason to anticipate that I'd find myself so invested in the proceedings, but Branagh delivered a lovely film that looked gorgeous, had a strong script from Chris Weitz, and featured a wonderful cast, starting with Lily James as Cinderella and including top - notch performances from Cate Blanchett, Stellan Skarsgård, Richard Madden, Hayley Atwell, Ben Chaplin, Rob Brydon, Derek Jacobi, and Helena Bonham Carter as Cinderella's Fairy Godmother.

«What a wonderful way to celebrate our fifth anniversary by honoring this fine collection of talented films and groundbreaking performances.

With a devastating skewering of the ratings obsession that at times paralyzes TV creativity courtesy of a wonderful Paddy Chayefsky script and a powerful cast that delivers top - notch performances right across the board, the film is one of those experiences that excites no matter how many times you've seen.

The combination of it being his directorial debut, his performance (which was a killer and, as you noted, filmed VERY quickly), the unpredictability and the strength of the supporting cast, not to mention the fact it has an interesting commentary on the nature of perception of who has a «perfect life» all added to a wonderful experience for me.

A beautiful debut film both mysterious and enchanting, and anchored by a wonderful performance from Kesley Siepser, who's a talent that deserves to be noticed.

Nail - biting and riveting, with wonderful and insightful character development, it's a film that's also about greed and desperation, with terrific performances from Yves Montand and Charles Vanel.

The film is balanced beautifully and anchored throughout by that wonderful performance by Tom Hanks.

The film also features wonderful performances from its talented ensemble, which include Molly Shannon, Zach Woods, and Bradley Whitford.

A wonderful cast with Viola Davis, Bill Hader, Isabelle Huppert, and Ciarán Hinds delivers standout performances in a two - part film that never really adds up

If anything, it's easy to see this film has wonderful cinematography and strong performances.

But The Big Lebowski isn't about plot, it's about the individual pieces of the film, The Dude's bathrobe, John Turturro's wonderful performance as Jesus Quintana, and the way the White Russians gleam on screen.

She's been wonderful in numerous films directed by her husband, Jia Zhang - ke, and she gives arguably her greatest performance to date in Jia's Ash Is Purest White.

While this Oscar - winning film might have garnered more attention for the performances of Javier Bardem and Josh Brolin, Jones is quietly and reliably rather wonderful as the craggy yet not cliched lawman nearing the end of his career.

A brilliant actor giving a wonderful performance in a grostesque and stupid, stupid, stupid film.

Even so, this is a wonderful debut, a film full of great laughs, terrific performances, clever observations, and a huge, rainbow - coloured heart.

From the beginning narration by a Brooklyn accented Tom Hardy to the edge of your seat finale, The Drop is an excellent film and a wonderful final performance from the larger than life James Gandolfini.

Don't Count»Em Out: Tatiana Maslany is wonderful in Stronger, but I'm going to give that film's edge to two - time Oscar nominee Miranda Richardson, who gives a heartbreaking and beautiful performance as Jeff Bauman's overbearing but big - hearted mother.

This film could have easily been mediocre if it wasn't for the great casting and wonderful performances by everyone involved.

Felicity Jones, «The Theory of Everything» Loved the film, loved the performance especially for her 1st major leading role and she was wonderful..

The performances are wonderful and there is some humor in the film that was not yet revealed in the trailers.

It's that most wonderful time of the year in which one group of people (journalists) try to figure out what another group of people (Academy members) think are the best films and performances of the year.

This film features two wonderful performances from Megan Boone and David Nordstrom, and down - to - earth cinematography of massive sequoias.

James has directed a wonderful film that depicts young love with complete authenticity and has two young stars giving incredible performances with Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley,» said A24.

But a wobbly finale doesn't detract from all the other wonderful things about this film, such as the performances from Kirsten Dunst and Sam Elliott in supporting roles, and Adam Driver's unexpectedly sympathetic «bad guy».

A white - knuckle, tension - filled film that featured great storytelling, wonderful performances and a knockout ending that left the audience stunned.

The film also features wonderful performances from the supporting cast: Jennifer Connelly, Ray Winstone, Emma Watson and Logan Lerman.

Only Lovers Left Alive is a well thought out film, a unique twist on the old tale, filled with dry humor, exquisite visuals, and wonderful performances.

He's great in all of them, though I think his Magic Mike performance is a little overblown, and is specifically wonderful in Killer Joe, a film I almost didn't watch specifically because of McConaughey's involvement.

«Beyond that, the film is quite extraordinary with wonderful performances, convincing period evocations, and is about a vastly intriguing figure that will have long term audience interest.»

Johanne Debas and Darius Khondji's cinematography is gorgeous, the film is filled with wonderful performances where you can tell that all of the actors are having a marvelous time, and Allen brings it all together with a joy rarely seen in his movies these days.

The film is solid enough, with the main selling point being Smith's performance, alongside wonderful supporting turns from Albert Brooks and especially David Morse.

The performances are so wonderful — the way Johansson pronounces «fish ass» in a hard New York accent is killer — and the film — lensed by longtime Coen collaborator Roger Deakins, unquestionably the greatest working cinematographer — so beautiful to look at it's a pleasure in and of itself.

Sean Baker, the award - winning director and co-writer of the great new movie, «The Florida Project,» joins Justin in studio to discuss the film, what drew him to tell this story, the juxtaposition of the hidden homeless living right outside of the most magical place on Earth, the importance of getting the details exactly right, how the movie was inspired by «The Little Rascals,» wanting to show how children make the most out of any situation no matter how dire, how desperation plays a big role in the film, the wonderful performance from Willem Dafoe, the relationship between Willem and the child actors, the challenge of working with child actors, the way Florida is portrayed in the film and what he plans to do next.

Though it's not an easy watch, Andrew Haigh's film is bolstered by wonderful performances from Charlie Plummer and Steve Buscemi.

The film rests on wonderful lead performances from Rolleston and Eketone - Whitu as Boy and Rocky, and it is hard not to overstate how good their turns are.

And I would be remiss if I did not mention a wonderful cameo by Garry Shandling — the last performance before his death last month at age 66 — as a porcupine, Ikki, who appeared in the Kipling stories but not in Disney's earlier film.

Like Moodysson's film, it's as light as air on the surface, but even more so here, that's deceptive: though the tone is gentle, it's smart, melancholy and rich, with Jeong giving a wonderful performance.

All the same, it's still a fine, modest period crime film with a wonderful central performance, and definitely worth a look.

Yes, having watched both films on the same day, my opinion may be slightly blighted by the original's far superiority, but the first film features such fine performances from the likes of Douglas, Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen, Daryl Hannah, and even John C. McGinley from a wonderful script by Stone and Stanely Weiser, this just didn't compare.

And yet it stands out as one of the best films of the genre, on the strength of the storytelling and wonderful performances, particularly Michael Sheen as Clough and character actor Timothy Spall as a sensitive, brainy assistant coaAnd yet it stands out as one of the best films of the genre, on the strength of the storytelling and wonderful performances, particularly Michael Sheen as Clough and character actor Timothy Spall as a sensitive, brainy assistant coaand wonderful performances, particularly Michael Sheen as Clough and character actor Timothy Spall as a sensitive, brainy assistant coaand character actor Timothy Spall as a sensitive, brainy assistant coach.

The folks at Fox kindly sent me a wonderful double - edition of the film to watch, and being full of cold (some may call it man - flu), I broke my Wall Street virginity, and watched Oliver Stone's first film, and indeed gawped at Michael Douglas's performance of Gordon Gecko in all its glory.