Ben Pivoz
Amsterdam
The moments that work come from the incredible cast, who are stranded in a screenplay that fails as comedy, mystery, history and commentary.
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Ben Pivoz Movie Reviews
Ben Pivoz
Sep 29, 2022
Bros
The screenplay is honest, smart and very funny.
Ben Pivoz
Sep 2, 2022
Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
Sadly, far too often, the style prevents the substance from coming through.
Ben Pivoz
Aug 12, 2022
Bodies Bodies Bodies
This is a tremendously clever spin on the slasher genre.
Ben Pivoz
Jul 29, 2022
Vengeance
While it may be overstuffed, Novak’s ambition is also part of why Vengeance is so intriguing.
Ben Pivoz
Jul 7, 2022
Thor: Love and Thunder
The good outweighs the bad enough for this to be a fun watch.
Ben Pivoz
Apr 22, 2022
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Over-the-top Cage is the best Cage. Massive Talent is at its best when it leans into the goofiness of its concept.
Ben Pivoz
Apr 8, 2022
Everything Everywhere All at Once
It is about nothing less than the joy to be found in an ordinary life. Here is a word to describe it: delightful.
Ben Pivoz
Mar 11, 2022
Turning Red
Turning Red may not quite be top shelf Pixar, but it is a pretty good example of what they do better than everybody else.
Ben Pivoz
Aug 27, 2021
Vacation Friends
The formula is fine, the cast is game, yet the movie isn’t very funny.
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