Colin Covert of the Star Tribune called it a "haunting, carefully crafted movie" with simple "matter-of-fact" direction, a "trim and efficient" screenplay, strong acting and solid characters.

Her directorial debut reflects that complex core - and has a clear point of view, passion, and strong acting.

Whatever he animated had the inner feelings of his characters expressed through very strong acting.

The series has also been praised for its depiction of the older generation, the strong acting and the believable dialogue.

Echoing the quirky appeal of his "Broadcast News" in a more conventional sitcom atmosphere, this zinger-filled comedy a trois features high spirits, strong acting and tart writing.

"My strongest acting comes often when I'm at full voice," she said.

The downbeat melodrama was poorly reviewed, although Monroe commented that it contained some of her strongest dramatic acting.

The film's strong acting and thematic focus trump its sometimes sketchy and formulaic dialogue.

The TV series was praised for its realistic writing and strong acting, earning it "mania drama" (or cult hit) status in Korea.

But while fans have enjoyed the strong acting, crafted plots and elaborate costumes, many have been left frustrated at the historical inaccuracies and errors that have cropped up in the series.