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Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
There 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 Pivoz
Dec 20, 2019


Jumanji: The Next Level
Some of the gags are funny for a bit, but what little weight the first one had is entirely missing from a story that lacks a point for putti

Ben Pivoz
Dec 13, 2019


Frozen II
If you have kids who liked Frozen, you will undoubtedly wind up seeing Frozen II. The good news is it is funny and sweet, giving them more o

Ben Pivoz
Nov 22, 2019


Doctor Sleep
This is not about spectacle, it is about the people affected by a “gift” they did not ask for and how they choose to apply it. It is an impr

Ben Pivoz
Nov 9, 2019


Terminator: Dark Fate
It 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 Pivoz
Nov 1, 2019


Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
It is intended for fans who will get the references and be happy to see not only the title characters, but also cameos from many faces famil

Ben Pivoz
Oct 27, 2019


Zombieland: Double Tap
All it wants to do is bring its characters back, have them struggle some more with their insecurities and watch them kill zombies. Unfortuna

Ben Pivoz
Oct 17, 2019


It Chapter 2
The filmmakers do what they can, keeping the central quest at the forefront and building to a satisfying final confrontation. It is a good,

Ben Pivoz
Sep 6, 2019


The Angry Birds Movie 2
This is all as ridiculous as it sounds and it knows it. There is no attempt at sincerity or emotion. Angry Birds 2 is light entertainment. T

Ben Pivoz
Aug 13, 2019


Spider-Man: Far From Home
Spider-Man: Far From Home is the usual Marvel mixture of action, humor, humanity and superhero adventure. I think I enjoyed this more than m

Ben Pivoz
Jul 2, 2019
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