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Ben Pivoz
Apr 21, 2023
Chevalier
Fast-moving and smart, it is a message movie where the message does not come at the expense of entertainment.
Ben Pivoz
Feb 26, 2022
Cyrano
This is a decent adaptation of the material in most ways, except for Peter Dinklage’s performance, which raises it to a higher level.
Ben Pivoz
May 7, 2021
Monster
It keeps the viewer at arm’s length, making this an occasionally interesting exercise, rather than a compelling exploration of this material
Ben Pivoz
Feb 14, 2020
The photograph
It has charming stars, but its connected stories prove to be more than it can handle. Still, it is a simple, adult, love story.
Ben Pivoz
Dec 7, 2019
Waves
I have seen thousands of movies in my life. It is rare one makes me seriously contemplate how I can be more thoughtful, kind, loving or resp
Ben Pivoz
Oct 6, 2018
Monsters and Men
Monsters and Men never delves into melodrama. It treats its subject with the respect and sensitivity it deserves. Keeping the plot a step re
Ben Pivoz
Jun 9, 2017
It Comes at Night
It Comes at Night is a very intense and unsettling film, yet there is very violence. The threat is internal and it is always there.
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