Sentence examples for incisive adaptation from inspiring English sources

This simultaneously sweeping and incisive adaptation of James Ellroy's epic period crime novel took home all the major critics' awards in 1997 and won Mr. Hanson and his co-writer, Brian Helgeland, the Academy Award for best adapted screenplay.

In recent years, though, Mr. Marber's stage work has been limited to incisive contemporary adaptations of classic plays, including Strindberg's "Miss Julie" (as "After Miss Julie") and Molière's "Don Juan" (as "Don Juan in Soho").

Among high-profile literary adaptations, Cold War ethics came under chilly examination in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, an incisive if emotionally distancing version of John le Carré's novel, directed with a foreigner's eye by Swedish director Tomas Alfredson.

Icke's adaptation is sculptural, rich and incisive.

He won an Oscar in 1999 for his incisive screenplay of "Gods and Monsters" and then was nominated again for his 2002 adaptation of the stage musical "Chicago".

Both received incisive performances.

A brilliantly incisive analysis.

Incisive pass, great chance.

Its recommendations are incisive.

The most incisive ensemble?

Imaginative, incisive, innovative.