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KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA)

KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA) is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Rick Bentley.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
C-
Mercy (2026) Rick Bentley “Mercy” finds a level of predictable characters, events and dialogue that feeds the story. It is a film version of plain yogurt in that there is nothing particularly wrong but at the same time there is nothing memorable about it.
Posted Jan 26, 2026  Edit critic review
A-
Dead Man's Wire (2025) Rick Bentley From the spotlight cast on the financial world to the birth of endless news coverage, this is a story with enough original tent poles to support the very human tale at its heart.
Posted Jan 16, 2026  Edit critic review
B+
Is This Thing On? (2025) Rick Bentley What makes this film work is Bradley’s direction of Arnett.
Posted Jan 10, 2026  Edit critic review
B-
I Was a Stranger (2024) Rick Bentley As it is, “I Was a Stranger” strikes with a heavy fist and never with the light touch of caring. It is a valiant effort by Andersen that is good but not as great as it should have been.
Posted Jan 10, 2026  Edit critic review
C-
Anaconda (2025) Rick Bentley Gormican’s idea of a couple of buddies trying to reboot a film has merit, it is just the lack of commitment to taking the project to a pleasing end.
Posted Dec 29, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Marty Supreme (2025) Rick Bentley Chalamet’s chameleon-like way of acting is giving him the chance to take on such very different roles. With “Marty Supreme,” he embraces this opportunity with gusto.
Posted Dec 29, 2025  Edit critic review
A-
Song Sung Blue (2025) Rick Bentley Jackman’s performance is strong, but it is Hudson who provides the film with its emotional core.
Posted Dec 29, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
David (2025) Rick Bentley The animation of "David" rivals any being produced by the more familiar studios who have been in this genre for decades.
Posted Dec 23, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Rick Bentley “Fire and Ash” doesn’t offer much new in the way of story, but it does progress many of the elements established in the first movie. That makes it a superior effort to the previous offering.
Posted Dec 23, 2025  Edit critic review
C+
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025) Rick Bentley The film rides a wave of enthusiasm by SpongeBob as he faces every challenge. There is such a positive attitude to the character that it permeates every frame of the film.
Posted Dec 23, 2025  Edit critic review
C-
Ella McCay (2025) Rick Bentley “Ella McCay” should have been a tale of politics full of wit and wisdom laced with comedy. Brooks reaches for those elements but he is so mired in the muddy waters of 20th century situation comedies that his film can’t escape the nostalgic blandness.
Posted Dec 18, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Not Without Hope (2025) Rick Bentley Levi’s performance is enough to make it worth the effort to see the film.
Posted Dec 18, 2025  Edit critic review
D-
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) Rick Bentley The only good news is the sequel is six minutes shorter than the original but will feel infinitely longer.
Posted Dec 08, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Merrily We Roll Along (2025) Rick Bentley Radcliffe is particularly strong in his understanding of how while the production is an exact filming of the stage show, his Tony-winning performance had to be adjusted for the intimacy cameras create.
Posted Dec 08, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Zootopia 2 (2025) Rick Bentley All the animation – that features wild chase sequences and fun fights – will entertain youngsters.
Posted Dec 03, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) Rick Bentley The production is loaded with interesting characters, but it is Craig who is the okra in this acting gumbo.
Posted Dec 03, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Eternity (2025) Rick Bentley There is a nice balance between the romance and comedy that give “Eternity” the broad appeal needed to make sure it works for a wider audience.
Posted Nov 26, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Rental Family (2025) Rick Bentley “Rental Family” is a touching story of respect, love, aging and the addictive need to be connected to others.
Posted Nov 22, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Wicked: For Good (2025) Rick Bentley When the right path is found – such as the final musical number – the journey feels successful.
Posted Nov 22, 2025  Edit critic review
B
The Running Man (2025) Rick Bentley Wright’s film gets points for sticking so closely to the book (although the endings are very different). Couple that with strong action sequences and an acceptable acting job by Powell and “The Running Man” goes the extra mile.
Posted Nov 19, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Die My Love (2025) Rick Bentley Solid work by Lawrence and Ramsay’s direction makes “Die My Love” a compelling story played out on emotional quicksand.
Posted Nov 13, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Predator: Badlands (2025) Rick Bentley There is no question “Predator: Badlands” is designed to be a cinematic thrill ride. Trachtenberg never cuts corners when it comes to big fight scenes.
Posted Nov 07, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Christy (2025) Rick Bentley “Christy” doesn’t land every emotional punch, but it goes the distance to tell the full story.
Posted Nov 07, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Stitch Head (2025) Rick Bentley The message is strong because it is delivered with a gentle hand. No big speeches are made but the actions by both groups eventually make the theme very apparent.
Posted Nov 04, 2025  Edit critic review
C
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025) Rick Bentley If White’s performance hadn’t been so good, it would have been easy to dismiss this film into a bargain bin. A strong performance is needed but never enough when the writing and structure is so out of tune.
Posted Oct 28, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Good Fortune (2025) Rick Bentley “Good Fortune” features one of the best film performances by Keke Palmer.
Posted Oct 22, 2025  Edit critic review
B
The Bad Guys 2 (2025) Rick Bentley Everything is played bigger, brighter and more odiferous this time and those elements will entertain youngsters and engage adults.
Posted Oct 15, 2025  Edit critic review
D+
TRON: Ares (2025) Rick Bentley “Tron: Ares” needed strong central figures to save the project. There is no help from Leto who continues his animatronic approach to acting.
Posted Oct 15, 2025  Edit critic review
C-
The Smashing Machine (2025) Rick Bentley “The Smashing Machine” should have been an exciting look at the trials of a professional athlete. Safdie’s amateurish direction and a script that dodges any big moments leaves the production out for the count.
Posted Oct 03, 2025  Edit critic review
D+
HIM (2025) Rick Bentley Each change of direction manages to lose entertainment yardage to the point that if you are thinking about seeing the movie, punt.
Posted Sep 24, 2025  Edit critic review
A-
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025) Rick Bentley The ending is so perfectly put together, it is a near flawless way to say goodbye.
Posted Sep 15, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) Rick Bentley “The Conjuring: Last Rites” is a smart tale of terror that counts on the audience being satisfied with the development of rich characters to fill the space before all heck breaks loose.
Posted Sep 05, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Light of the World (2025) Rick Bentley Despite the fact this production is hand-drawn 2D animation, every character has more depth than a lot of the live-action versions.
Posted Sep 05, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
The Roses (2025) Rick Bentley Roach’s leaning into the comedy, the fact the two brilliant stars come across as being too nice to be in such a bitter fight and a lack of a better ramping up toward the climax leaves “The Roses” less of an American beauty than past efforts.
Posted Aug 28, 2025  Edit critic review
C-
Honey Don't! (2025) Rick Bentley Coen and Cooke never settle on whether “Honey Don’t!” is designed to be a classic whodunit or a parody of the genre. There are moments of comedy, but they come across as last-minute additions to give the movie some life.
Posted Aug 25, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Nobody 2 (2025) Rick Bentley Despite having a cast that can handle complicated characters, the film never tests their acting skills. All that matters in “Nobody 2” is the action and to that end it will entertain on a very basic level from the first broken bone to the last explosion.
Posted Aug 15, 2025  Edit critic review
C
Freakier Friday (2025) Rick Bentley Those who adore “Freaky Friday” can bask in the nostalgia of the new film. For others, what should have been the biggest swap in “Freakier Friday” was switching the script for this sequel for a better one.
Posted Aug 11, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Sketch (2024) Rick Bentley There are times when “Sketch” gets a little emotionally sketchy, but Hale is the anchor that steadies the production.
Posted Aug 05, 2025  Edit critic review
D-
The Lizzie Borden Game (2025) Rick Bentley Bad acting, a script that lacks a single bit of originality, a pacing that falls between a saunter and a crawl and the lack of any character to like keeps “The Lizzie Borden Game” from having an appeal in the horror film category.
Posted Aug 05, 2025  Edit critic review
B
The Naked Gun (2025) Rick Bentley Schaffer shows an understanding of the comedy rhythm that makes this kind of relentless absurdity feel smooth. The film never stops to deliver a joke but deals with comically impossible situations without missing a beat.
Posted Aug 05, 2025  Edit critic review
A
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Rick Bentley “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” lands every punch whether it be the corny banter between Ben and Johnny, the thrill ride battle in space with the Silver Surfer or the quiet family moments.
Posted Jul 25, 2025  Edit critic review
C+
I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) Rick Bentley The way the story unfolds is like watching a poor imitation of the original. Even the first few deaths are low on the gore scale and the film could have used a jolt earlier.
Posted Jul 21, 2025  Edit critic review
C+
Superman (2025) Rick Bentley The mistake Gunn makes is emptying out every drawer, notebook, file and electronic recorder he has into the script... Gunn has no problem loading the story with an endless parade of superficial and super farcical moments.
Posted Jul 11, 2025  Edit critic review
D
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) Rick Bentley The name “Jurassic World Rebirth” is wrong. This film is a slow death delivered with a convoluted script, disjointed action, a lack of reverence for the original and a complete insult to one of the greatest films ever made.
Posted Jul 08, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
F1 The Movie (2025) Rick Bentley All that is important with “F1: The Movie” is that it embraces the simplistic rule of car racing movies especially with the speed scenes. They are so intense don’t be surprised if you don’t start checking the theater chair for a seatbelt.
Posted Jun 29, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Elio (2025) Rick Bentley The script has all of the philosophical – and deeply dark – moments that have been the heart of recent Pixar movies. A good balance would be to present these heavy issues with a lighter animation touch.
Posted Jun 23, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Dangerous Animals (2025) Rick Bentley “Dangerous Animals” is a well-balanced film. Intense scenes of terror are countered by tender moments of connection.
Posted Jun 20, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Ballerina (2025) Rick Bentley This is a film where logic gets shot, stabbed and then blown to smithereens. That’s not a problem if all you want is brutal action from start to finish.
Posted Jun 20, 2025  Edit critic review
B
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Rick Bentley Thames and Butler handle their roles well, especially Butler as he must be the stern leader of a village that is repeatedly ravaged by the dragons.
Posted Jun 20, 2025  Edit critic review
C
Karate Kid: Legends (2025) Rick Bentley The original “The Karate Kid” was so good, that it takes a major effort to mess it up. The director and writer end up “sweeping the leg” of the original and it falls very flat.
Posted Jun 02, 2025  Edit critic review
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