For 43 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 62% higher than the average critic
  • 11% same as the average critic
  • 27% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Ben Gibbons' Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 63
Highest review score: 90 What We Hide
Lowest review score: 20 Like Father Like Son
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 43
  2. Negative: 7 out of 43
43 movie reviews
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Ben Gibbons
    It's carefully crafted and spectacularly emotional.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 90 Ben Gibbons
    Finally Dawn brings together a wonderful cast, a compelling story, and stunning artistry to create something magical.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Ben Gibbons
    In a world that can have very black and white storytelling, What We Hide lives in the gray, dominating that space with ease and fluidity. What We Hide deserves to get its time in the light.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Ben Gibbons
    When all is said and done, the movie manages to juggle several moving parts with incredible graceful balance.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Ben Gibbons
    Will & Harper is a beautiful story of friendship and change, with plenty of laughter along the way.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Ben Gibbons
    Instead of simply marveling at the beauty of the world, Blink invites us to step out of our comfort zone and explore everything the world has to offer.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Ben Gibbons
    Night Call is a stirring and compelling film that immediately grabbed my attention and maintained it throughout its runtime.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Ben Gibbons
    All in all, Tim Travers & the Time Traveler's Paradox is a stunning piece of work that is incredibly creative, creating something unique and delightful.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Ben Gibbons
    As the film progresses, and Melody continues to find new and innovative ways to express herself and communicate, she finds a new grasp on life, which helps her true personality shine through. This ultimately creates a heartwarming and engaging film that constantly challenges expectations and forces us to assess our own bias.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Ben Gibbons
    Like many other great documentaries, The Pitch is not satisfied with simply showing the surface level of the problem, nor is it fulfilled when it reveals possible solutions. The Pitch drives deeper to the core of the problem, making its argument in a concise and undeniably powerful way.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Ben Gibbons
    Ick
    With a great cast, excellent visual effects, and perfectly edited and executed scenes and transitions, there is a lot to love.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 80 Ben Gibbons
    Mothers' Instinct is a compelling thriller that elevates Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain to incredible heights. The film is a tense and terrifying story of love, loss, and deception that sees people pushed to their limits.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Ben Gibbons
    Rez Ball is a wonderful sports drama with a story that is equal parts insightful and inspiring.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Ben Gibbons
    The film is a genuine pleasure to watch, especially for fans of either or both of the leading actors.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 70 Ben Gibbons
    It's a fresh and exciting take on a familiar storyline, with bouts of tension and energy. It raises the bar for crime thrillers thanks to the incredible cast and performances throughout. Eenie Meanie has something for everyone, with a thoroughly satisfying conclusion that stays with you hours after the credits roll.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Ben Gibbons
    Fortunately, the acting, action, and pacing of the story override the film's issues to make The Killer an extremely fun and engaging assassin movie.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Ben Gibbons
    The result is a solid entry into the body horror genre.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Ben Gibbons
    The film offers an inspiring and remarkable story of hope, creativity, and adaptability, through the eyes of Mats and his alter ego, Ibelin.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Ben Gibbons
    Get Away does a lot with the resources it possesses and isn't hindered by them, delivering a strong story with fun performances. It has a strong future as a cult comedy horror movie.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 70 Ben Gibbons
    As much as it might omit details important to the wider historical context, The Penguin Lessons confidently engages with its intended topics, and creates something beautiful and emotional.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Ben Gibbons
    This hopeful and insightful look into the life of such an icon creates an inspiring and beautiful story that stands tall from the beginning until the very end.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 70 Ben Gibbons
    Killer Heat delivers something new and refreshing that deserves to stand out for its creativity and clever storytelling.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 70 Ben Gibbons
    Brick is still a gripping thriller. It's well-made, but there is something lacking overall that could have been made better by diving deeper into the relationships of the central characters.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 70 Ben Gibbons
    Ice Road: Vengeance is an overall excellent action film, with all the qualities of a Hollywood blockbuster.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Ben Gibbons
    Cellar Door may not provide intense emotional payoffs, or twists that come as a complete surprise, but the actors deliver great performances, and it's intriguing to watch as the central couple's lives unravel.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Ben Gibbons
    It's not particularly memorable or an all-time great action story, but it's decent, and the quality is there. Off the Grid is an overall satisfying action movie as long as you're willing to look past the bare-bones plot.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Ben Gibbons
    Fortunately, Brave the Dark does deliver an engaging and enjoyable narrative, with excellent performances, an intriguing and compelling plot, and an important message worth listening to.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 60 Ben Gibbons
    The result may not be groundbreaking, but it's fun and it does what it sets out to do, creating an interesting supernatural horror that keeps tensions high.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Ben Gibbons
    It delivers a beautiful and promising dressing before unveiling a largely by-the-book story. It is not bad by any means, but it doesn't push the envelope or explore anything new, either. Slingshot is a pleasant watch, but it doesn't ever rise above that.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Ben Gibbons
    Under Fire is a little rough around the edges, and the story is not unique, but the performers make it special and elevate the material.

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