Ben PivozApr 8Everything Everywhere All at OnceIt is about nothing less than the joy to be found in an ordinary life. Here is a word to describe it: delightful.
Ben PivozDec 22, 2021The Matrix ResurrectionsWachowski has made a commentary on modern entertainment that happens to be in a sequel that sort of builds on franchise mythology.
Ben PivozJul 2, 2021The Tomorrow WarIt is a long, dull slog through cliché after cliché, with obvious setups, poorly executed payoffs and loud noises in place of tension.
Ben PivozJun 9, 2021AwakeThis is the rare case of a thriller where I was less interested in the character moments and more interested in the action.
Ben PivozApr 22, 2021StowawayThe personal drama is lacking, leading to a very slow pace; however, the visuals are beautiful and there are genuine moments of suspense.
Ben PivozDec 20, 2019Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of SkywalkerThere is enough material here for at least two movies, serving to blunt the impact of several of the revelations. However, this is how they
Ben PivozNov 2, 2019Terminator: Dark FateIt sets up its plot, assumes we already know what is going on, then plunges headlong into its action. Despite being in the title, fate is ne
Ben PivozSep 21, 2019Ad AstraThe gorgeous shots out the window of a space shuttle are there because of what they say about the protagonist, not just because they are awe
Ben PivozJun 14, 2019Men in Black: InternationalIt may have been smarter to introduce these characters in a simpler story, then dive deeper if this is successful enough to warrant a sequel
Ben PivozApr 25, 2019Fast ColorWith the way superheroes currently fill up multiplexes seemingly on a weekly basis, Fast Color is a nice counterpoint. It treats its people