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7500
Sadly, 7500 runs out of fuel just as it seems prepared to kick into high gear.
Ben Pivoz
Jun 19, 2020


The Invisible Man
It is a skillfully made suspense thriller that kept me consistently engrossed, even though I sort of knew where it was going.
Ben Pivoz
Mar 4, 2020


The Rhythm Section
I kept waiting for anything surprising or original to happen; even a throwaway gesture would have been welcome. It never came. That is unfor
Ben Pivoz
Jan 31, 2020


Parasite
It is so well constructed that, though the last act contains tension that is not hinted at in the first half, it all feels of a piece. When
Ben Pivoz
Nov 1, 2019


Black and Blue
This is an action movie all the way through and any attempts at larger significance fall flat, making it feel longer than its 104 minutes. T
Ben Pivoz
Oct 26, 2019


Don't Let Go
There is just enough skill on display (as well as ridiculousness) to prevent its more problematic aspects from completely dragging it down.
Ben Pivoz
Aug 30, 2019


Anna
Besson intentionally leaves gaps or inconsistencies so he can surprise us by filling them in later. Your enjoyment of Anna likely depends on
Ben Pivoz
Jun 22, 2019


The Intruder
It is a home invasion thriller with no internal logic. I could not believe what I was seeing, let alone care about any of it. Even with movi
Ben Pivoz
May 4, 2019


Greta
It is a credit to Neil Jordan, who leans into the craziness, creating a horror story based on isolation and kindness. It is also a credit to
Ben Pivoz
Mar 1, 2019


Miss Bala
The original was about the innocent people caught in the middle of the war on drugs. The remake is more of an action movie with a topical ho
Ben Pivoz
Feb 2, 2019
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