David Ballin

David Ballin

Nothing excites me more than a well-told story.

Favorite films

  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  • Moonlight
  • Hot Rod
  • I Saw the TV Glow

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  • Toxic Town

    ★★★★½

  • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

    ★★½

  • Aftersun

    ★★★★★

  • Portrait of a Lady on Fire

    ★★★★★

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  • Toxic Town

    Toxic Town

    ★★★★½

    Very well told. Efficient, affecting, and overall a very important delve into justice, humanity, and the significance of combatting against greedy corporations.

  • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

    ★★½

    You know, the plot might be too silly for the serious tone it’s going for. But it is nice to see a superhero film that isn’t loaded with the faux humour that has plagued nearly every blockbuster of the last decade.

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  • Tenet

    Tenet

    ★★★

    Visually Dazzling!

    Nolan's directing is really solid throughout Tenet. There are few filmmakers who are so consistently good at handling spectacle and making action feel genuine, impactful and beautiful. There are plenty of "wow" moments throughout, bolstered by some seriously mind-bending sequences that I can't wait to see again.

    My main criticisms come from the characterization and some of the dialogue. There isn't much in the way of narrative threads and character arcs that make me feel much for any…

  • The Banshees of Inisherin

    The Banshees of Inisherin

    ★★★★

    Beautifully made and engrossing from front to back. I love films that explore such simple concepts but allow the emotion and complexity of the characters to drive the experience.