Movie reviews of Ben Kendrick

Halloween Ends is a decent (but inconsistent) final entry in David Gordon Green's H40 trilogy - inferior to Halloween but better than Halloween Kills. Review

Bros isn't just a gay romantic comedy, it's a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt, and moving exploration of LGBTQ+ influence and universal truth: love is love. Review

Bullet Train is a laugh-a-minute action romp, packed with fun characters, electric fight choreography, and (on occasion) surprisingly earnest emotion. Review

Vengeance is thoughtful and humorous - packed with B.J. Novak's caustic social commentary - but still struggles to say something truly memorable. Review

Nope, Jordan Peele's movie about a bad miracle, offers a thrilling and humorous twist on Hollywood sci-fi - and serves as a love letter to filmmaking. Review

Thor: Love and Thunder is a return to form for the MCU: delivering a great solo story that is emotional, exciting, and downright funny as hell. Review

The Black Phone is a chilling horror-thriller with a creepy performance from Ethan Hawke - packaged in a convoluted supernatural serial killer story. Review

An intriguing backdrop, beautiful cinematography, shrewd artistic flourishes, and A-list performers are all dulled by a glut of thin characters and storylines... Review

Succeeds in honoring Siobhan Dowd’s original concept – just as it provides a relatable tale of fear and hope... Review

Slick action and beautiful visuals are undercut by a hollow hero story. Review

A well-crafted and thoughtful story... Review

Provides the same blend of wonder, humor, and heart as J.K. Rowling’s original book series (and films). Review

Offers a rousing change of pace. Review

Does not offer enough high-octane action or clever mystery to stand out from the glut of so-so crime movies. Review

Should provide moviegoers with an entertaining and emotional ride as well as nightmarish visuals to savor. Review

Certain characters and storylines are less defined than others but any shortcomings do not detract from the overarching experience. Review

An reverent follow-up that pays homage to Blair Witch‘s inventive indie roots... Review

Alvarez has developed a cohesive thrill ride... Review

Expertly blending the best of modern animation, Japanese folklore, and supernatural storytelling... Review

An uneven and sometimes disorienting viewing experience – even if most ticket buyers will find it entertaining. Review

A thoroughly entertaining supernatural comedy flick. Review

Produced a harmless entry in the raunch comedy pantheon with a fun premise and plenty of laughs... Review

Lacking in consequence or connection to human life. Review

Isn’t just a worthy sequel to Nemo, it also succeeds on its own – as a rousing tale of love and overcoming adversity. Review