Praise was given for its touching and atmospheric shots, solid acting, exceptional direction, and stunning stage design.

That said, I still enjoyed most of the non-action/non-superhero parts of the film, which also featured some solid acting and decent dialogue.

The Sci Fi Channel's "Invisible Man" dispenses with that problem by providing solid acting, smart storytelling and classy visuals that should bring approving nods from sci-fi fans both casual and sophisticated.

The intriguing premise and solid acting sustain interest, but at the same time there comes a point when you may feel a version of whodunit fatigue; it may become apparent that no path out of the "why did he do it" box will be entirely satisfactory.

When the pilot of the action-oriented series about a policeman turned late-night radio disk jockey (played by Gary Cole) was broadcast in October, it received good reviews for its catchy premise, solid acting and stylish production.

Andrew Turchon was fantastic as promoter Nathan Detroit, winning the audience from his first scene with solid acting and undeniable humor.

Fans, some of whom have united in a last-ditch effort to save the program, have viewed it as a show based on solid acting and socially attuned plots rather than mere romantic plot gimmicks.

But the play is enlivened by a polished production, solid acting and original music from Nona Hendryx sung by a pop singer whose music haunts the Clark household - for good reason, it turns out (2:10).

The Associated Press' Bob Thomas said, "The film is a heartening example of how good writing [...], gifted direction and solid acting can produce something worthwhile on a tiny (under $1 million) budget."

In the case of "Alias," a combination of sharp writing, nimble prop design and solid acting can make the fictional gadgets sound real enough to inspire a trip to Radio Shack.