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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
This isn’t top-shelf Marvel. Still, it is a fun entry,
Ben Pivoz
Sep 3, 2021


The Suicide Squad
While still flawed, The Suicide Squad is a huge improvement. It knows what it wants to be and has fun with its premise.
Ben Pivoz
Aug 6, 2021


Gunpowder Milkshake
How it plays will depend on how you feel about style over substance amid straight-faced ridiculousness. I found it to be pretty fun.
Ben Pivoz
Jul 14, 2021

Army of the Dead
The result is uneven, but generally fun. If you can tolerate Snyder’s trademarks, you will probably enjoy yourself.
Ben Pivoz
May 21, 2021


Tom Clancy's Without Remorse
A lazy retread with a protagonist so underwritten that he is basically unwritten, I sincerely hope it does not launch a franchise.
Ben Pivoz
Apr 30, 2021


Wonder Woman 1984
The result is depressingly short on Wonder; it is just a Woman in 1984.
Ben Pivoz
Dec 25, 2020


Project Power
Project Power begins with an intriguing idea and proceeds to do very little with it.
Ben Pivoz
Aug 14, 2020


The Old Guard
It is the rare obvious attempt at launching a new series that actually makes me look forward to future entries.
Ben Pivoz
Jul 17, 2020


The Call of the wild
The negatives will not matter to those for whom the phrase “cute movie dog” is a massive selling point. For the rest, it adds up to decent.
Ben Pivoz
Feb 21, 2020


The Gentlemen
It is entertaining just seeing these actors work in this material. That is enough for me to recommend this to people who enjoy stories about
Ben Pivoz
Jan 25, 2020
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