Movie reviews of Ben Kendrick

Includes laughs and relatable drama but struggles to find successful balance between engaging journeys and thought-provoking destinations. Review

An entertaining sci-fi drama – albeit one that, for some, will spend too much time setting up future installments... Review

A bland and contradictory spy movie that stumbles in its effort to examine the complicated (and morally grey) world of secret agents. Review

An amusing follow-up, excelling in many aspects that made Sin City a hit. Review

Provides an interesting and at times evocative movie-going experience... Review

A gimmicky natural disaster film that fails to provide exciting tornado action or impactful human drama. Review

A worthwhile, albeit sometimes clumsy, exploration of this central premise. Review

Thanks to gripping performances, relatable human drama, and an ambitious central premise, most cinephiles will marvel at the director’s noteworthy accomplishment... Review

Definitely suffers from some sophomore stumbles but still possesses enough memorable performances, biting wit, and thought-provoking insights... Review

Squanders its clever premise with an underwhelming combination of cheap jokes and ham-fisted family drama. Review

A gripping experience – one that balances crime thriller suspense with absorbing supernatural mythology. Review

Designed to be a rowdy piece of summer blockbuster escapism – moving quickly through plot points to setup the next explosive action set piece. Review

A quality film – albeit one that doesn’t explore enough new ground to excite casual moviegoers looking for a fresh song and dance drama experience. Review

The rare sequel that improves upon its predecessor in nearly every single way imaginable. Review

Succeeds as a heartfelt drama, where a pair of teenage protagonists set the stage for an ageless (and uplifting) message about human life... Review

A quality cast and a storyline rife with tongue-in-cheek set pieces with an undemanding string of Western-inspired antics... Review

Enslaved to common-denominator humor, the film falls short of the dramedy sweet spot... Review

A strong cast, an accomplished screenwriter, and a quality director – who ultimately deliver a solid but unremarkable sports drama. Review

A crowd-pleasing return for the titular star, poignant human drama, thought-provoking cautionary themes... Review

A likable mix of over-the-top comedy beats grounded with relatable characters and life scenarios. Review

An enormous waste of the assembled talent and fails to capture the magic of District 13. Review

Only delivers on half of its well-meaning intentions – prioritizing eccentric comedy beats over developing a genuine account of love and reclamation. Review

A provocative movie experience – one that can truly be defined as an auteur effort. Review

Casual moviegoers should find adequate amusement in Reitman’s film... Review