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Directed by Paul McGuigan (of «Lucky Number Slevin,» which should have tipped me off a little) from a screen story and script by Max Landis (of whom it can be said, at the very least, that horror appreciation runs in his family, what with his father having made «An American Werewolf In London»), «Victor Frankenstein» is, despite bravura performances from committed young leads Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy, all kinds of obnoxious and pointless.

The three young leads show promise: Miles Teller (Footloose), Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect) and Justin Chon (Twilight Franchise).

Part 1: The Magic Begins - Explore the early decisions that impacted the entire series, and follow the search for the young leads.

The comedy of «Microbe and Gasoline» masks a sadness that Francois Truffaut might recognize, as would the two young leads of Ira Sachs's upcoming New York drama, «Little Men,» opening next month.

Powered by brilliant performances from Maxine Peake and its young leads (Molly Windsor, Ria Zmitrowicz and Liv Hill), it's an unpleasant and effecting watch, but succeeds largely due to the sympathy and and focus it places on the victims rather than the abusers — something that time and time again, the media fails to do.

Those two young leads are the only ones who make a sharp impression on the viewer, even if their relationship allows the film to comment on class differences with the subtlety of a jackhammer.

With credible camaraderie and poignant performances from its young leads, it's as much about growing up and the thrill of first - time film -...

With Mark Wahlberg confirmed to lead the mega-franchise, Michael Bay started his search for the new young leads that will help the kiddies decide which toy they want most from the upcoming «Transformers 4.»

Set approximately 30 years after the defeat of the Empire and the demise of Darth Vader, the plot follows a trio of young leads, along with characters from the previous installments.

Don't hope for any help from the pretty young leads, as teen heartthrobs Greene and Stan have the most awkward and dead screen chemistry I've seen in a while.

While its cast, from its talented young leads to a never - better Ben Kingsley as Méliès, was regrettably snubbed, the film vied for Best Picture, Director, and Adapted Screenplay honors and likely wound up the runner - up in the first two of those categories to The Artist, a kindred French production which took its love for early cinema in a drastically different direction (full - on emulation) to nonetheless comparably delightful results.

And the young leads are perfect.

Its parallel romantic plots, in past and present, are sweet, and the performances by young leads Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams and veterans James Garner and Gena Rowlands navigate the story smoothly through rough patches.

That includes its young leads.

Yet for the most part, the charismatic young leads carry the film.

Cornish directs like he's been doing it every day of his life, weaning a brace of menacing, then charming performances out of his young leads, moving through from memorable set piece to memorable set piece like lightning, and producing something thrilling, funny, scary and even a little moving.

Featuring tour - de-force performances from Bolger and its three young leads, EMELIE is a multidimensional, nail - biting thriller that asks the question: how can you put an end to horror after you've already let it in?

Oona Chaplin and Jack Huston are quite good in a period flashback, and the young leads are easy on the eye, though at times Scott Eastwood reminds you so disconcertingly of his daddy that you think you've hit a time warp and are watching out - takes from Rawhide.

In Tuesday's shareholders meeting, Iger also revealed that the much - anticipated film will feature «some very familiar faces, as well as a trio of new young leads.»

The film has been casting its young leads in recent weeks, Ryan Reynolds marks the first big star - power for the live - action adaptation of the beloved animated / gaming property.

There is a direct connection to every one of Anderson's previous credits in Darjeeling Limited, from the core of a strained family à la Royal Tenenbaums to the use of an international setting for intrigue and adventure like The Life Aquatic of Steve Zissou, with starring roles being claimed by the matured young leads of Bottle Rocket and Rushmore.

The best thing about this film are the young leads, Sophie Nélisse (Monsieur Lazhar), as Liesl — pictured in the poster, above, and the «book thief» of the title — and Nico Liersch, as Rudy, her neighbor and friend.

The two young leads deliver sensitive, believable performances, with the ever reliable but underused Elias Koteas and especially Richard Jenkins, lending good support.

«Morlando draws great performances out of his two young leads, Quebec's [Sophie] Nélisse and America's [Josh] Wiggins, who are like fugitives out of a French New Wave film, discovering love while also hatching a plan on the run.They've had to suddenly leave their rural homes, in the mythical U.S. state of Great Lakes (according to car licence plates), because Jonas has grabbed a big bag of cash from Casey's abusive bad - cop dad Wayne -LRB-[Bill] Paxton), after furtively witnessing a criminal betrayal that turns into a bloodbath.The two teens take off, with Casey's dog in tow, but Wayne isn't far behind.

«The Scavenger & The Stormtrooper: A Conversation with Daisy Ridley and John Boyega» (11:45) lets the two young leads chat about their experiences, their remarks complemented by still more behind - the - scenes footage.

With Greig Fraser's delicate cinematography, longtime Campion collaborator Janet Brown's sophisticated production design (The Piano, The Portrait of a Lady), and the vivacious chemistry between the film's accomplished young leads, Bright Star is Campion's most romantic film to date.

«Submarine» I liked with reservations — it's a sweet - natured teen romance with a delicate sense of heartbreak and some striking visual flourishes, plus terrific performances by the young leads and Sally Hawkins, but it dawdles in the middle stretch, wants for big laughs, and wears its Wes Anderson - isms a little too plainly on its sleeve.

Rachel Brosnahan and John Magaro are reportedly playing the young leads of the new series.

Reason: Director Doremus showed what he can express about the power of a relationship with Like Crazy, which garnered emotional performances from his young leads working on a very intimate canvas.

Despite its frenetic energy and fine young leads, Andrea Arnold's film never manages to rise above mediocrity.

The young leads are compelling, and Michael Douglas» top - billed college student is a good role and makes for a highlighting performance.

Clever writing and killer performances (particularly the young leads) solidifies Felitta as a great Big Apple storyteller.

It's also well acted, especially by the two young leads and the veteran Bruel.

Though the series» young leads all do an admirable job (particularly Salazar, in a relatively thankless role), their older counterparts tend to steal scenes right out from under them.

The two young leads, Rowan McNamara and Marissa Gibson, deliver pitch perfect performances.

The young leads are engaging and have pleasant screen chemistry, but the film turns into a pretty mushy affair.

Focussing so closely on a relationship between boys is fraught with difficulty, and yet director Marc Forster manages to coax heart - wrenching truth from both his young leads.

The two young leads exhibit a tenderness and spontaneity which enhances the more serious nature of the film.

Laura Dern was very moving but the young leads did not rise above the atrocious material and trite dialogue.

Of the young leads, only one, Armand, is older than 20, and most are in their first acting roles.

Young leads and debutant actors Conner Chapman and Shaun Thomas are the injection of honesty and earnestness the film doesn't need, but still yearns for.

The difference between the movie you just saw in your head after you read that sentence and what transpires onscreen, however, is huge, and the bulk of said difference comes courtesy of the two young leads.

The real power of the film comes from the young leads.

Critic Consensus: The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete uses its compelling streetwise setting — and powerful performances from its young leads — to offer a refreshing twist on the coming - of - age formula.

However uneven they were at the start, the three young leads were irresistible simply because they were so young, unformed and vulnerable (like their characters).

What adds to that, now, is the artistic maturation of everyone involved, not the least of which are the young leads themselves.

And while the young leads have grown into confident actors, Fiennes is the real star here, relishing his chance to create an eternally iconic villain in Voldemort.

Not all romantic TV shows need nubile young leads frolicking together.

Oklahoma's Trae Young leads the NCAA is points, assists, and can step back and launch anywhere like Steph Curry.

As president and CEO of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Larry Young leads a team of approximately 21,000 passionate employees who make, market, sell and distribute more than 50 iconic beverage brands across North America and the Caribbean.