Movie reviews of Ben Kendrick

Bigger and more personal than its predecessor, presenting another fun Trek adventure with captivating character drama... Review

Should provide enough fun and excitement for both Iron Man die-hards and newly acquired Avengers fans. Review

A convoluted and flat adaptation that only tells the story of the Sun Gym Gang without adding meaningful insight or reflection... Review

A captivating future with rich visuals and an intriguing protagonist. Review

A dumbed down and hollow version of the core formula... Review

Presents plenty of challenging material, but it’s all in service of a thought-provoking and evocative Jackie Robinson movie experience. Review

A passable film that should be able to entertain a segment of viewers that were turned-off by the melodramatic Twilight series... Review

A captivating and uncompromising assault on the senses... Review

A generic comedy effort with a few charming scenes – but is very short on memorable enchantment. Review

A worthwhile tale with a satisfying payoff... Review

In spite of flat characters, a predictable story, and some awkward visuals, the movie is surprisingly entertaining... Review

Johnson’s portrayal of John Matthews is admirable... Review

A bland film experience that is surprisingly devoid of actual movie magic. Review

Great performers and a smart storyline, among other trademark Soderbergh staples. Review

A worthwhile experience in Levine’s blend of oddball moments, tongue-in-cheek humor, as well as a healthy dose of heart. Review

A bland, and at times downright flawed, narrative with flat leads and predictable twists. Review

Watching Schwarzenegger fire shotguns and body slam bad guys is as enjoyable as ever. Review

A crowd-pleasing tale of police officers and brutal criminals, but under the surface there’s bungled characterization and downright underwhelming moments... Review

Dedicates too much time to a messy character story without enough worthwhile payoff to be a fun (albeit brainless) slasher film. Review

An intriguing mix of mass-market appeal and playful/unrestrained storytelling... Review

An intriguing core story premise and captivating villains contribute to a solid launching point for a new Tom Cruise-led franchise. Review

Isn’t a total misfire, it just doesn’t do much to stray outside of Fletcher’s wheelhouse... Review

Action-adventure, charm, humor, and breath-taking fantasy battles. Review

For unabashed fans of terror Dunstan has delivered a worthwhile entry in the genre... Review