Movie reviews of Ben Kendrick

A pretty bland fantasy experience. Review

Offers satisfying escapism and spectacle... Review

A very tidy story of mutant power, evolution, and responsibility... Review

A worthwhile comedy sequel – an enjoyable reunion with lovable characters... Review

Every single piece of The Huntsman: Winter’s War underwhelms... Review

Every classic Jungle Book character is made better, more entertaining, and more poignant by live-action... Review

An okay movie that prioritizes shared universe setup over developing a coherent story and layered characters. Review

Solid execution from a passionate freshman filmmaker. Review

Beyond financial and artistic success, Zootopia‘s greatest strength is its message... Review

Fletcher’s biopic succeeds as an engaging break from self-serious historical dramas, even if it isn’t likely to win Oscar gold. Review

Finishes in the middle of the biopic genre pack – a bronze medal winner that honors Jesse Owens but falls short of cinematic greatness. Review

A Deadpool adaptation that, at the absolute least, introduces audiences to the real Merc with a Mouth... Review

Leans disproportionally on its central gimmick – zombies in a 19th century Jane Austen novel. Review

Caught somewhere between its well-received big screen predecessors and its direct-to-DVD spinoffs... Review

Unfocused and uninventive horror setups ultimately undermine any well-intentioned effort that Zada and his team put forth. Review

The story, characters, and acting, in particular are mundane outlines. Review

Sn’t a great biopic but it tells a great story – thanks to stirring subject matter and a quality performance from Will Smith. Review

A quality production full of unforgettable performances, cheeky banter, and a gripping storyline packed full of fun twists and shrewd drama... Review

A surprisingly forgettable adaptation. Review

Hooper offers a striking glimpse into the lives of Einar Wegener, Gerda Gottlieb, and Lili Elbe... Review

A playful and heartfelt holiday film with plenty of laughs and likable actors in lead roles. Review

Squeaks by as a rousing retelling of a real-life humanitarian victory – even though Riggen does little to elevate that story above standard biopic fare. Review

Completely uneven but guilty fun... Review

It won’t inspire political activism or hearty laughs but serves as a palatable reminder that, sometimes, real-life is stranger than fiction... Review