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Captive State
There is so much going on and not sufficient time spent making any of it connect for the audience. Everything does eventually make sense, bu
Ben Pivoz
Mar 15, 2019


Alita: Battle Angel
Although Alita is never pushed to the side, there is so much mythology and backstory it sometimes seemed like I was watching the pilot for a
Ben Pivoz
Feb 22, 2019


Replicas
There are a lot of complex emotions inherent in this story. They are mostly ignored in favor of whatever this was supposed to be. It is ill-
Ben Pivoz
Jan 11, 2019


Bumblebee
People who want to see giant robots fighting might get bored in the middle, but they will be mostly satisfied. People who want to see a teen
Ben Pivoz
Dec 22, 2018


Overlord
Overlord thoroughly understands exactly what it is. It is trashy, bloody and violent. Those excited by that description will probably have f
Ben Pivoz
Nov 10, 2018


The Predator
The Predator is a waste of a good cast and a promising concept. There is no reason this story could not be turned into an entertaining sci-f
Ben Pivoz
Sep 15, 2018


Kin
Kin gives the impression of being a film its creators hoped they could turn into a franchise. It plays like the prologue to a larger story.
Ben Pivoz
Sep 1, 2018


The Darkest Minds
By far the best asset The Darkest Minds has is its lead, nineteen year-old Amandla Stenberg. This is the first thing I have seen her in and
Ben Pivoz
Aug 4, 2018


Upgrade
Upgrade is a fun, exciting, science fiction movie. It has brutally violent fight scenes and a cool plot.
Ben Pivoz
Jun 4, 2018


Solo: A Star Wars Story
It is a little on the lighter side because the stakes are not as high. It is still a serious action/adventure story, with touches of humor.
Ben Pivoz
May 31, 2018
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