Ben PivozJun 24, 2022The Black PhoneThough the twists and turns aren’t necessarily surprising, they are set up so well that the tension builds to a satisfying series of payoffs
Ben PivozAug 13, 2021BeckettTake away any personality and you have the story of a guy running around Greece while bleeding. It is about as entertaining as it sounds.
Ben PivozJul 1, 2021No Sudden MoveNo Sudden Move is a smart, crafty, entertaining thriller with an excellent cast.
Ben PivozMay 14, 2021Those Who Wish Me DeadThere is little in the way of creativity or passion. However, Jolie is good enough to carry the movie. I wish she had been allowed to.
Ben PivozJan 29, 2021The Little ThingsGood acting and intriguing themes are done in by weak plotting and the screenplay’s inability to get its points across effectively.
Ben PivozNov 20, 2020RunIt contains individual scenes that are compelling, but is largely unable to carry the tension over to its plotting and one major character.
Ben PivozOct 22, 2020The WitchesAn uneven production that has enjoyable high-points, but peaks in the middle, before building to a frustratingly dull final act.
Ben PivozOct 21, 2020RebeccaDespite a couple good performances and some quality production design, it just isn’t interesting.
Ben PivozJun 19, 20207500Sadly, 7500 runs out of fuel just as it seems prepared to kick into high gear.
Ben PivozMar 4, 2020The Invisible ManIt is a skillfully made suspense thriller that kept me consistently engrossed, even though I sort of knew where it was going.