The Alto Knights (15): Having De Niro x 2 Is Plain Stupid. But The Film Has Merits.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "The Alto Knights". Two De Niro's don't make a right. But the film has great atmosphere. 3.5/5.
Snow White (PG): Ho Hum… It’s A Film With ‘Small’ Issues, But Not As Horrific As I Feared.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Disney's Snow White". It's not good... but it's not terrible, with moments of charm. 2.5/5.
Opus (15): Blink Twice’ Wannabe Fails To Generate Credibility.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Opus". A bit of an A24 dud but despite a great performance by Ayo Edibiri. 2.5/5.
Santosh (15): The Indian Police Force, Not ‘Caste’ in a Positive Light.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Santosh". A police drama set in rural India that manages to shock and appal in equal measure..4/5.
Black Bag (15): Great Harry Palmer Vibes From This Slick Spy Thriller.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Black Bag". Suave and sophisticed spy thriller from Steven Soderbergh. Top notch stuff. 4.5/5.
Sister Midnight (15): An Indian Bride Whose Rebellion is the G.O.A.T.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Sister Midnight". A memorably different punk Indian black comedy with added goats! 4/5.
Mickey 17 (15): Pattinson is Expendable on an Trumpish Alien Mission.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Mickey 17". Fun Sci-Fi comedy rope that should have been so much better. 3/5.
Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger (12): A Mastery of the Moving Image.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger". A superb documentary narrated by Scorsese about two film-making legends. 5/5.
Last Breath (15): This Gripping ‘True Story’ is Not for Claustrophobics.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Last Breath". Tense underwater action in a gripping and truly remarkable true story. Recommended. 4/5.
The Last Showgirl (15): Struggles With Age and Obsession in Las Vegas.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "The Last Showgirl". Brilliant turns by Pamela Andreson and Jamie Lee Curtis in a thoughtful and impressive film. 4/5.