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Ben Wasserman

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Ben Wasserman is an NYU Cinema Studies alumni reviewing films since 2016. He loves watching and analyzing all forms of cinema, from documentaries and indie productions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Thunderbolts* (2025) 88% B+ “It might not be the best entry in Marvel’s Phase 5 lineup, but as the final chapter in this stage of the franchise, Thunderbolts* shines as easily the most personal since Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” – Film-Forward.com May 1, 2025 Full Review Sinners (2025) 97% A “A vampire flick set in the Jim Crow–era South, Coogler’s first original story is as twisted as it is thrilling, zigging where other horror films might zag and offering a boldly sinister revamp of familiar tropes with utter confidence.” – Film-Forward.com Apr 21, 2025 Full Review The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024) 86% B+ “The 2D animation style lends itself wonderfully to The Day the Earth Blew Up’s aesthetic, paying tribute to past animation styles and classic Hollywood movie genres. ” – Film-Forward.com Mar 16, 2025 Full Review Queen of the Ring (2024) 72% C “Like many wrestling storylines, the film is engaging enough in the moment that you can ignore the seams—until you can’t, particularly when historical inaccuracies start piling up.” – Film-Forward.com Mar 9, 2025 Full Review Paddington in Peru (2024) 93% 8/10 “Paddington in Peru is a cut above the usual family movie. The third installment has a blend of action, humor, wit, and good-natured charm that will delight children as well as the parents taking them to the theater.” – CBR Feb 19, 2025 Full Review Cleaner (2025) 51% 6/10 “This is very much a mid-budget action film, albeit one whose star's commitment gives it some degree of weight despite notable restraint in its set pieces.” – CBR Feb 17, 2025 Full Review Love Hurts (2025) 19% 6/10 “If there's a reason to see Love Hurts, it's Quan, who makes a compelling case for why more films should give him top billing. The rest of the film, however, offers a mixed bag.” – CBR Feb 7, 2025 Full Review Dog Man (2025) 80% 7/10 “It's clearly going for the "kids film lovers" demographic, but on those merits, Dog Man is worth taking the kids out for a movie night.” – CBR Jan 30, 2025 Full Review Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) 100% A- “This is Wallace and Gromit’s introduction to a new generation of fans, one that, regardless of the move to streaming, will likely be enjoyed for generations to come. Preferably with some tea, crackers, and a slice or two of Wensleydale.” – Film-Forward.com Dec 30, 2024 Full Review Nosferatu (2024) 84% A “But what makes this new Nosferatu stand out isn’t just its unsettling visuals. It’s the way Eggers infuses the stakes—between man, wife, and the embodiment of evil—with personal resonance and buried trauma.” – Film-Forward.com Dec 30, 2024 Full Review Flow (2024) 97% A “Even in a year full of animated gems like Inside Out 2 and The Wild Robot, Flow stands out. Devoid of human characters or dialogue, it encourages the viewer to actively interpret the on-screen apocalypse experienced by its feline lead.” – Film-Forward.com Dec 15, 2024 Full Review Memoir of a Snail (2024) 95% A- “Much like Inside Out 2 and The Wild Robot, which explored mature concepts earlier this year, Memoir of a Snail strikes a chord with older audiences while retaining a universal appeal.” – Film-Forward.com Dec 15, 2024 Full Review The Order (2024) 92% B+ “What’s most shocking about The Order isn’t so much its historical details as how lost to time this true story has become, even as its parallels underscore the idiom of history repeating itself.” – Film-Forward.com Dec 15, 2024 Full Review Moana 2 (2024) 61% 7/10 “Despite following a similar framework as Moana, Moana 2 justifies its existence. It's the clear next step in Moana's journey from aspiring sailor to confident wayfinder whose leadership skills are tested like never before. ” – CBR Nov 27, 2024 Full Review Gladiator II (2024) 70% B- “These fights and performances land Gladiator II on the more positive end of Scott’s mid-tier filmography: fun to watch, but never quite displaying the heart that made Gladiator, Alien, and Blade Runner classics.” – Film-Forward.com Nov 19, 2024 Full Review Juror #2 (2024) 93% 9/10 “Boosted by a strong performance from Nicholas Hoult, Juror #2 is at its best when testing its lead's morality and, in turn, putting the viewers in the awkward position of being eager accomplices.” – CBR Nov 6, 2024 Full Review The Wild Robot (2024) 96% A “The Wild Robot is one of DreamWorks’ best films in recent memory and another reminder of animation’s emotional staying power.” – Film-Forward.com Oct 9, 2024 Full Review Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024) 98% A “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is a hard movie to watch, given its heartbreaking subject matter. However, as a film about humanity, it soars. ” – Film-Forward.com Sep 19, 2024 Full Review His Three Daughters (2023) 98% A “With three stellar performances under one roof, His Three Daughters is a fantastic acting showcase for Coon, Lyonne, and Olsen’s talents, and a clear Oscar candidate once Netflix begins courting the Academy. ” – Film-Forward.com Sep 18, 2024 Full Review Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) 75% B “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice juggles way too many movies at times, yet it never lacks an identity. Compared to its legacyquel brethren, it’s quite content being another gleefully unhinged dark comedy straddling the line between macabre and sentimental. ” – Film-Forward.com Sep 8, 2024 Full Review Borderlands (2024) 10% C- “Sadly, Borderlands, despite the occasional flash of cool costume design or amusing Claptrap remark, doesn’t clear that good adaptation bar. In this case, it might be best to just replay the games themselves.” – Film-Forward.com Aug 9, 2024 Full Review Cuckoo (2024) 79% C “Cuckoo certainly earns its fear factor moments when the audio-visual elements are all viewers have to rely on to feel scared. It only needed to make a bit more sense. Unsettling visuals aside, Cuckoo is far too crazy complex than it needed to be.” – Film-Forward.com Aug 9, 2024 Full Review Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) 78% 9/10 “If nothing else, Deadpool & Wolverine gives fans reason to be hyped for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's future again. The team-up – not just Ryan and Hugh, but Deadpool and Disney – was worth the anticipation.” – CBR Jul 23, 2024 Full Review Twisters (2024) 75% B+ “Twisters isn’t going to reinvent the summer blockbuster wheel, or even blow it away. But it has that blockbuster charm and a likable cast. Sometimes that’s all you need to make surviving and/or taming a tornado a good time at the movies.” – Film-Forward.com Jul 19, 2024 Full Review Dune: Part Two (2024) 92% A “Dune: Part Two leads you on with the idea that we’re watching an avenging hero. In reality, we’re seeing the inevitable, deeply disconcerting outcome of where following a messiah figure takes a culture.” – Film-Forward.com Jul 8, 2024 Full Review
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