Ben PivozSep 13Speak No EvilMostly, this feels like cheap thrills with little to say about the terror.
Ben PivozJan 27, 2023LivingIt features an excellent lead performance and does justice to the subtle emotions of its moving story.
Ben PivozFeb 26, 2022CyranoThis is a decent adaptation of the material in most ways, except for Peter Dinklage’s performance, which raises it to a higher level.
Ben PivozFeb 10, 2022Death on the NileIt simmers too many times when it should be boiling over. Regardless, it is generally entertaining, even if it’s not particularly memorable.
Ben PivozDec 18, 2021Nightmare AlleyThe look of the movie is impressive because of how unshowy it is, though a lot of thought has obviously been put into every frame.
Ben PivozOct 22, 2021DuneDune is quite an accomplishment. It was made to be seen on the largest screen possible.
Ben PivozFeb 14, 2020downhillI try not to compare movies, even remakes. That said, it is hard not to be disappointed when one is so good and the other is not.
Ben PivozOct 11, 2019The Addams FamilyThe Addams Family works as a reminder of who these characters are. It is less successful at being entertaining on its own merits. I guess it
Ben PivozJul 19, 2019The Lion KingI admire the artistry involved in putting The Lion King together. I highly recommend seeing it on the biggest screen possible. Yet the feeli
Ben PivozJul 2, 2019Child's PlayChild’s Play is the rare remake that finds a different way to approach its material. In fairness, it enters through a topic that did not exi