The directorial touches are subtle enough, and the singing here remains in the foreground.

The characterization of him in this film is done entirely through small directorial touches.

But it appears to be in rote obedience to a directorial touch.

There is little or no room for a personal directorial touch or the kind of imaginative leap that can make a performance memorable.

Clever directorial touches are welcome, but the overall narrative is paramount.

David Nutter added a nice directorial touch; the guest appearances were very good".

Here's an example of the prosecution's directorial touch.

But directorial touches can't do much to salvage a project as poorly conceived as this one.

His films always carried a message for society, with his personal directorial touch.

Innocent Saturday is particularly notable for its strong performances, unusual camera work and a confident directorial touch.