1.   But its genuine warmth for its characters and the sharp ensemble performances keep you hooked.

2.   Each member of the young cast plays a number of roles and speaks the lines with un-self-conscious conviction to create a small miracle of an ensemble performance.

3.   He wrests a spectacular ensemble performance from his cast.

4.   Leija pulled the trigger, but it was definitely an ensemble performance.

5.   Still, there have been memorable ensemble performances.

6.   The best things about this emotionally overwrought film are its strong ensemble performances and semi-improvised dialogue.

7.   The ensemble performance is lively and nuanced, but Blier has already done this film more zestfully on previous occasions.

8.   The ensemble performance insures your admiration and respect for the resilience of these young survivors.

9.   They work doggedly to achieve an ensemble performance that always eludes them.

10.   Unlike Western circuses, which may include many individual performers like magicians and clowns, those in North Korea feature mainly ensemble performances.