Movie reviews of Ben Kendrick

Hardly a solid (or satisfying) ending to the series. Review

Dazzling visuals and fun supernatural brawls can’t save The Last Witch Hunter from a cliché plot and uneven Vin Diesel performance. Review

Sorkin and Boyle’s adaptation delivers an earnest and intriguing portrayal of Steve Jobs, the imperfect person. Review

It’s hard to dismiss the stirring story of humanity and triumph that Scott has delivered. Review

Offers cute but brainless escapism for young moviegoers – as well as parents looking to distract their children for a few hours. Review

A substantive glimpse at one of America’s most notorious, clever, and ruthless criminals. Review

A sobering character story packed with bravery, horror, and humility – as well as thrilling tension. Review

Packed with thin outlines and surface-level drama... Review

Amounts to little more than a (more often than not) subpar, and arguably unnecessary, franchise cash grab. Review

Macneill mostly succeeds in delivering on an artistic vision – even if that vision will not be palatable to most moviegoers. Review

A fun love-letter to 1960s spy fandom that preserves quality elements of the genre and plugs them into a captivating action film... Review

A haunting character drama that successfully incorporates elements of the thriller and psychological horror genres. Review

Completely unravels at the halfway point. Review

Another shallow addition to Adam Sandler’s product line. Review

A strong foundation on which Schumer can expand her career... Review

An underdeveloped story with routine cinematography, disjointed characters... Review

A mix of good moments and smart world building that make for entertaining viewing... Review

A must-see for moviegoers who aren’t afraid to find joy and self-reflection in the story of a dying girl. Review

An important reflection on the power of emotion – and proof that Pixar is still king of imaginative CG animated storytelling. Review

Whannell doesn’t expend much time trying to imbue the villain with backstory, focusing on fresh scares and scenes of carefully staged tension, instead. Review

An excessive misadventure, where bad situations routinely take a turn for the worse, and CGI spectacle takes priority over scientific fact and soul-stirring character drama. Review

May satisfy casual viewers looking for a mildly eerie (and sometimes humorous) ghost story... Review

Aims for a bigger and more outrageous experience (with an even better soundtrack) for established Bella groupies. Review

A solid penultimate entry in Phase Two... Review