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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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Marty Supreme (2025) 93% A- EDIT “Timothée Chalamet has made it quite clear since A Complete Unknown that he’s gunning for an Oscar win. With his latest performance in A24’s Marty Supreme, he might just get it.” – Film-Forward.com Dec 23, 2025 Full Review Zootopia 2 (2025) 91% B EDIT “Like a lot of recent Disney sequels, it doesn’t exceed the original’s magic, but its lovable characters and sharp humor get Zootopia 2‘s story across the finish line, if only by a hare… er, hair. ” – Film-Forward.com Nov 27, 2025 Full Review Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) 92% A- EDIT “While it doesn’t quite invoke the same highs as prior installments, Wake Up Dead Man still offers a wonderfully entertaining murder-mystery case that reestablishes Blanc as one of cinema’s best characters from the past decade.” – Film-Forward.com Nov 27, 2025 Full Review Arco (2025) 91% B+ EDIT “If Arco borrows from nostalgic tales, its animation feels more distinct. This is a 2D production shot almost as a cross between American, European, and Japanese animation styles, featuring bold color palettes and rotoscope-inspired character models.” – Film-Forward.com Nov 16, 2025 Full Review Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (2025) 98% B+ EDIT “What Little Amélie or The Character of Rain lacks in length with its 77-minute runtime, its visual language leaves an undeniable impact.” – Film-Forward.com Nov 1, 2025 Full Review Bugonia (2025) 88% B EDIT “The fallout of this abduction is as disturbing as it is entertaining, though Lanthimos’s take on the material always feels like he could push things a little further for maximum sardonic impact.” – Film-Forward.com Nov 1, 2025 Full Review TRON: Ares (2025) 53% C EDIT “However cool Disney’s latest rendition of the Tron universe looks, this traditionally forward-thinking IP relies too heavily on the past to sell its story.” – Film-Forward.com Oct 11, 2025 Full Review Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) 65% B- EDIT “Like a giant Stonehenge descending onto the stage (at long last), Spinal Tap II is an amusing experience, even if you’re left not entirely sure the spectacle was worth the wait” – Film-Forward.com Sep 12, 2025 Full Review Ne Zha II (2025) 91% A- EDIT “Once you witness Ne Zha II in all its stunning operatic glory, from character designs to fight scenes, you’ll understand why it took the world by storm. This film rules.” – Film-Forward.com Aug 22, 2025 Full Review Americana (2025) 63% B- EDIT “In the vein of neo-westerns, Americana carries a regretful undertone, bringing the western genre’s themes and visuals into contemporary times but stripped of Hollywood glamour. ” – Film-Forward.com Aug 15, 2025 Full Review Highest 2 Lowest (2025) 83% B+ EDIT “As with most Spike Lee joints, this adaptation not only updates Kurosawa’s 1963 procedural—based on Ed McBain’s 1959 novel King’s Ransom—but roots it firmly in New York iconography.” – Film-Forward.com Aug 15, 2025 Full Review Superman (2025) 83% B+ EDIT “Superman succeeds as a piece of entertainment that inspires hope through kindness, just when we need it most.” – Film-Forward.com Jul 10, 2025 Full Review M3GAN 2.0 (2025) 57% C+ EDIT “The results are far from ineffective, buoyed by a cast—and a doll—fully embracing the zaniness of their mission. Still, the sequel’s wild ambition makes the story feel like M3GAN in name only at times.” – Film-Forward.com Jun 27, 2025 Full Review F1 The Movie (2025) 82% 7/10 EDIT “What ultimately makes F1 must-see cinema are its visuals, offering some of the purest vehicular action of the year by far. ” – CBR Jun 17, 2025 Full Review Ballerina (2025) 75% B EDIT “Ballerina even marks a clever full-circle moment for star Ana de Armas, who made her English-language debut opposite Reeves in 2015’s Knock Knock, and now stands toe-to-toe with him as an action star just as worthy of admiration.” – Film-Forward.com Jun 5, 2025 Full Review Karate Kid: Legends (2025) 58% 7/10 EDIT “While the film relies too much on familiar situations and odd transition swipes to tell its story, the Big Apple proves a fertile ground to re-test Karate Kid’s formula with new techniques. ” – CBR May 28, 2025 Full Review Thunderbolts* (2025) 88% B+ EDIT “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 EDIT “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+ EDIT “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) 73% C EDIT “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 EDIT “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 EDIT “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) 18% 6/10 EDIT “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) 82% 7/10 EDIT “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- EDIT “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
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