Sentences with phrase «worthy adversary»

And as much as it pains me to say, Oldman's character is just too low rent to provide a real worthy adversary for Eli.

As far as the all - important romantic obstacle goes, Allie's mother (Joan Allen) proves as worthy an adversary as any Capulet to their love.

Although they remain mostly unchanged when compared to the Ganado, the Haunted make for worthy adversaries in their own right.

Along the way, Bourne matches wits with worthy adversaries in CIA director Ezra Kramer (Scott Glenn), internal investigator Pamela Landy (Joan Allen), special ops chief Noah Vosen (David Strathairn), field agent Paz (Edgar Ramirez), plus all the savage spies he can handle in wave after wave of all - out assaults.

There are, of course, a few nasty bad - guy enforcers chasing Amelia as well; John Boy (Matt Bomer) and, um, Keith David make for worthy adversaries of their respective genre - defined types.

Where the series struggles a bit is in sometimes believably integrating Philip and Elizabeth's kids into the proceedings (there's an inane bit in one episode in which the kids don't get picked up from the mall, hitch - hike home and fall victim to a would - be rapist), and also in making Beeman a more worthy adversary.

He would have been a much worthier adversary.

We have met the enemy, Payne says, and they are us — and that is a truly worthy adversary.

The opposing defense is a very worthy adversary and it will be quite a challenge... If given the opportunity, I will leave no stone unturned and I will give it everything I've got to fight this battle.»

Another bone of contention hindering the online dating reputation is the fraud and scam element that exists today, which is fuelled by desperate gangs of online crooks who strategically and calculatingly disguise themselves as worthy adversaries.

Finding Dory looks a more worthy adversary, but it doesn't arrive until the end of the month.

He was a worthy adversary given his resources.

The play does allow a certain benignity, color, and agility to the man, if only to give Drummond a worthy adversary, but in many ways it belittles him.

Player of the Year Luis Suarez became only the second player ever to reach 30 goals without scoring a penalty, while strike partner Daniel Sturridge proved a worthy adversary as the duo become the second highest Premier League goal scoring partnership ever.

These are all gorgeous and worthy adversaries.

After a truly dazzling opening act it wanders through a mid-point malaise before gradually gaining momentum as Megamind recognizing how hollow and meaningless his existence is without a worthy adversary with which to spar decides to literally manufacture one.

He is simply not a worthy adversary for Mr. Washington, who commands the screen with nuance and presence.

Every decent survivalist movie needs to feature a worthy adversary, or a monumental threat that makes the audience fear for the characters.

As you'll find out, Jordan's Killmonger is a more than worthy adversary to Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa.

But it matters that Billie Jean (Emma Stone) squares off against a worthy adversary; there's nothing impressive about being smarter than a caveman.

Ed Harris is a worthy adversary who creates a great deal of menace for the heroes.

Her insertion into the scene proved simultaneously an amusing foil for the authorities currently working the case — mostly for Denis Leary as a abrasive but ultimately lonely detective heading up the investigation — as well as a worthy adversary of sorts for the brilliantly evasive Thomas Crown.

Watching them go head to head is a thrill mostly because it gives Roberts a chance to act with a worthy adversary.

Cate Blanchett is a worthy adversary in the form of Marissa.

Ms. Chastain owns the film and the role, and there is strong supporting work from Mark Strong (as her new boss), Gugu Mbatha - Raw (making the most of a few scenes), John Lithgow (as the Senator running the Congressional hearing), Michael Stuhlbarg (as a worthy adversary), Jake Lacy (as Sloane's only diversion), Alison Pill (her assistant), Dylan Baker (a talk show host), and David Wilson Barnes (her attorney).

Simmons brings none of that oft - appreciated sarcasm and wit to this role and, as a result, he's a worthy adversary for Kutcher's querulous character.

What we want is to find someone who is a great actor, who will be a worthy adversary.

Allied with Pietro (whose speed makes him nearly impossible to catch) and Wanda (who uses mind manipulation to control her opponents), the trio proves to be a worthy adversary for our heroes.

Upon arriving, she must rely on her wits and her acrobatic and archery skills to survive an epic fight to the death with a worthy adversary (Walton Goggins) and his gang of goons armed to the teeth.

He's a worthy adversary for Michael B. Jordan, who plays Guy Montag.

In the opposite corner, Helen McCrory continues to prove Eva's worthy adversary, while Logan is careful not to present us with a CGI Devil or similar critter: the beast is, as it has always been, a figment of her personality, an internal force as much as an external tempter.

We just know it's likely she'll be in the movie, and she'll make a worthy adversary (and eventually ally) for Deadpool and Cable if this is all building to an X-Force movie.

Not only is Efron a worthy adversary, but it never seems like he's reaching too far or trying too hard to keep up with Rogen or other comedy experienced co-stars like Dave Franco or Christopher Mintz - Plasse.

Remarkably, writer / director Anderson is able to marshal a worthy adversary for his force - of - nature protagonist.

We've had our first brush with winter weather in Ann Arbor and the Ram has proven itself a worthy adversary for the snow we've seen thus far.

On paper, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is also a worthy adversary — offering a similar V8, rear - drive and manual gearbox thrills.

Conventionally powered hatchbacks like the Ford Fiesta and Hyundai Accent are more worthy adversaries.

Today, Author's Digest presents five more tips for creating your hero's worthy adversary!

A particularly large and powerful dog was needed to take down the equally powerful English wild boar, and the Great Dane became a worthy adversary.

To some the Flood may be a worthy adversary and if I put my objective hat on I can absolutely see the reason for them being included.

It would've been nice for them to be a worthy adversary.

While most of the game is played in first - or third - person perspective with traditional twin - stick controls, coming upon a crime scene turns it into a seek - and - find, while a worthy adversary will bring about a quicktime event.

I have seen mixed reviews, but it seems like it's a worthy adversary to PUBG.

It's also rumored that «megaflare» will be weakened and that some boss who were considered «too easy» will be given a boost of toughness to make them worthy adversaries..

Rocking big lightning charged crystals on its back, not only does the Lagiacrus look intimidating but it also proves to be a worthy adversary of veteran and new hunters alike.

After years of being ignored, I have finally been acknowledged as a worthy adversary [a force to be reckoned with] by those who spin the science of polar bears.