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The Witches
An uneven production that has enjoyable high-points, but peaks in the middle, before building to a frustratingly dull final act.

Ben Pivoz
Oct 22, 2020


Rebecca
Despite a couple good performances and some quality production design, it just isn’t interesting.

Ben Pivoz
Oct 21, 2020


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 29, 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 21, 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
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