Sentence examples for overpowering character from inspiring English sources

The Terror was not just a consequence of Stalin's monstrosity but it was certainly formed, expanded and accelerated by his uniquely overpowering character, reflecting his malice and vindictiveness.

Novelists writing about traumatic historical moments face a particular challenge: how to bring the event to immediate, visceral life without overpowering the characters or their experiences.

Kevin Costner and Mel Gibson expressed interest in portraying Schindler, but Spielberg preferred to cast the relatively unknown Neeson, so the actor's star quality would not overpower the character.

However, the expansive growth of the character's unique abilities and characterization has also fueled criticism as having overpowered the character beyond suspension of disbelief.

This difference is exactly as it should be; most Scottish distillers don't even want new barrels since the flavours from the wood would overpower the character of their distillate.At the same time, many distillers are coming to see the value of introducing different woods into the maturation process.

The set became a lightning rod for critics of the production, who said it overpowered the characters and distracted from the music.

This was part of what so annoyed the Cannes audience, along with that moral lethargy which seemed to overpower his characters, blocking even the possibility of decisive action.

I do see how overpowered some characters are but I think the game gives you the ability as players and a team to notice that and creatively overcome it.

Welles, too big for ordinary roles, too overpowering for normal characters, is stylized by nature — is by nature an Expressionist actor.

The Vienna is an amber-hued brew with a light, toasty malt character, but both lagers were hop-focused without being overpowering.

The writer recalls a movie "His Wedding Day," in which Harry Langdon was absorbed and overpowered by a mysterious character and forced to leave his wedding.