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    Cyrano
    Ben Pivoz
    • Feb 26

    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.
    Death on the Nile
    Ben Pivoz
    • Feb 10

    Death on the Nile

    It simmers too many times when it should be boiling over. Regardless, it is generally entertaining, even if it’s not particularly memorable.
    Nightmare Alley
    Ben Pivoz
    • Dec 18, 2021

    Nightmare Alley

    The look of the movie is impressive because of how unshowy it is, though a lot of thought has obviously been put into every frame.
    Dune
    Ben Pivoz
    • Oct 22, 2021

    Dune

    Dune is quite an accomplishment. It was made to be seen on the largest screen possible.
    downhill
    Ben Pivoz
    • Feb 14, 2020

    downhill

    I 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.
    The Addams Family
    Ben Pivoz
    • Oct 11, 2019

    The Addams Family

    The 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
    The Lion King
    Ben Pivoz
    • Jul 19, 2019

    The Lion King

    I admire the artistry involved in putting The Lion King together. I highly recommend seeing it on the biggest screen possible. Yet the feeli
    Child's Play
    Ben Pivoz
    • Jul 2, 2019

    Child's Play

    Child’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
    The Hustle
    Ben Pivoz
    • May 11, 2019

    The Hustle

    The problem with The Hustle is not what it keeps, rather what it has lost. The stars prove themselves game for anything, but the screenplay
    Pet Sematary
    Ben Pivoz
    • Apr 6, 2019

    Pet Sematary

    It is difficult to be freaked out when you do not understand why things are happening. There are a couple of lines of dialogue that make a w
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