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Though definitely not a brilliant story-line (quite typical, actually), this movie is a nice showcase of Clara's ability to make the audience laugh.
Kubrick again puts on display his stunning ability to craft a perfect ambiance for a film.
The role of Sky Masterson, as Mankiewicz so wonderfully realized, seems tailored for him, which is to begin with odd, and odd still at the end, because whatever it is Brando has done, he has managed a grace maybe all his own, but a consummate grace nonetheless -- again, odd, coming from an actor with limited musical ability, not ever before or after associated with the musical comedy.
Many of the classic films of the late '60s haven't retained their ability to disturb and confront the audience.
He has the ability to brighten up any movie with his amazing talent.This movie was perfect!
The story seems to be a thinly veiled autobiography of John Waters: Pecker's greatest gift is his ability to find beauty in unexpected places.
Unlike other commenters who have commented on this movie's ability to transcend race, contrarily, I think that this powerful film provides a complex and deep story that addresses institutional racism and the effects thereof.
I like its ability to make me simply chuckle at obvious jokes and silliness, and its ability to make me want to watch its precursor, "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989).
Few documentaries have ever managed to covey the passion that these people have and its the films ability to make us feel it that makes this a great film.
I love Korean films because they have the ability to really (quiet eerily really) capture real life.
The main hero (Sasha) was born with one exceptional ability: he can protect himself with the extremely sharp sword which emerges from under the skin in his hand.
Alison Lohman is absolutely outstanding, and one marvels at her ability to convey the anguish of a girl suffering from this compulsive disorder.
situation, this one is led by five teenage boys (due to their ability to blend in more readily than normal adults) and their machines called "Gundams" because of the metal alloy used in their construction.
The acting was rated a D as the actors show very little ability, and the stupidity of them in the film is too questionable.
Walter Matthau, of course, had that ability, too, and he really puts himself into the role, making an amusing, good-hearted Einstein.
There was times when the story line gets convoluted and there are parts that drag on, though I don't feel it greatly detracts for one's ability to understand the film.
It's still a shock to hear his gravelly voice in the talkie sequences - his voice is about the only thing I don't care for, as far as Buster is concerned - but his ability to take a pratfall is still unparalleled.
However the Overlook hotel has a murky past with a previous caretaker murdering his entire family before committing suicide & Danny has the ability to 'shine' which means he has psychic powers that let him see & hear things 'ordinary' people can't.
According to John Ford's lyrically shot, fictional biopic of Abraham Lincoln's life his greatest faults may have been an obtuseness with woman and an ability to dance in "the worst way."
After playing a nymphomaniac in WRITTEN ON THE WIND, Dorothy Malone finally said good-bye to her sweet sister/wife roles and demonstrated an ability to play mantraps with the best of them.
What stands out the most is the director's ability to tell a tricky story with complicated details in such a simple and seductive way.
De Niro has the ability to make every role he portrays into acting gold.
Director Gabriele Muccino gives you the ability to enter his new film Seven Pounds whichever way you prefer as he starts at the end and works his way back to the beginning, showing us the course of events that led us to that heartbreaking 911 call.
Right from the start the two bands pull in opposite directions just on their ability to make decisions whether good or bad.
It has nothing to do with Koteas' acting ability.
"A Love Divided" tells the story of a family, yes it does incorporate religion, but really the story is about a family, and that family's ability to stay together no matter what is thrown at them.
The traditional Western is synonymous with wide open spaces, clearcut morality, inevitable storylines, the optimistic faith in a hero's ability to shape his own destiny, to escape his past.
Amanda Peet screams star quality with her winning combination of beauty, brains, and serious acting ability.
Versus takes place essentially all outside, showcasing Kitamura's ability to craft an interesting B-movie in natural locations.
Sinatra went on to make many more films where his undoubted acting ability shone through but in this, his first venture into Hollywood, his voice, not his acting, is his main contribution to this movie.
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