Shashi Tharoor

The casting of 'Slumdog Millionaire' is a dream. Anil Kapoor, as the sleazy TV host, diamonds winking in his earlobes, has never been better; the quietly understated Irrfan Khan turns in another bravura performance as the police inspector whose questioning brings out Jamal's story.

Indian Public Servant

Rod Lurie

As for Kate Bosworth, I've always admired her. I watched her in a movie called 'Girl in the Park,' which has never been released - not even on DVD. I had a copy, and it was bravura acting I had not seen from her.

Israeli Director

Alexandre Desplat

In a time when directors did not fear composers with a strong voice, Morricone wrote scores like operas or symphonies, with passion, scope, bravura and intelligence.

French Composer

Rene Ricard

I want my soldiers - I mean artists - to be young and strong, with tireless energy performing impossible feats of cunning and bravura.

American Poet

Peter Scolari

I'm as proud of my work in 'Madoff' as anything I've ever done. Richard Dreyfuss turned in a bravura performance. It went unnoticed.

American Actor

Used when praising skillful artistic performances, often in music or dance.

Artistic Context

Refers to techniques that require exceptional skill, beyond the ordinary.

Exceptional Skill

While flashy, it also implies deep competence, not just surface-level show.

Not Just Showy

When used as an adjective, it suggests something is done with exceptional skill.

High Praise

Highlights actions that are more than just good, they're impressively daring.

Beyond Ordinary

Suggests brilliance through skill, not necessarily through being flamboyant or loud.

Bravura