Trap (15): A Shymalan-family Vanity Project and a Big Disappointment.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Trap". A nice Shymanlan premise veers into third-reel stupidity. 2/5.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (PG): A stone cold classic from Peter Jackson.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring". The 5* classic still wows on the big screen. 5/5.
Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG): A surprisingly enjoyable family film.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Harold and the Purple Crayon". A surprisingly fun and vibrant family film for all to enjoy. 4/5.
Babes (15): Or – Alternative Title – “Booksmart: 10 Years Later”.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Babes". A Booksmart-lite that misses as often as it hits. 2.5/5.
Web-shooters at the ready: Revisiting the Spider-Man Movies
I first published this in May 2022. But all of the live-action Spider-Man films are being re-released over the next several weeks so this seems an opportune time to re-publish…
Raiders of the Lost Ark (12A): A timeless classic… much imitated but never bettered.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981). I first went to see “Raiders of the Lost Ark” with my then fiancée Sue, now the Illustrious…
Deadpool & Wolverine (15): Over 2 hours of Chandler Bing in an elevator.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Deadpool & Wolverine” (2024). “Deadpool & Wolverine” (or effectively “Deadpool 3”) is the much-anticipated sequel that cinemas up and down the country are hoping…
Despicable Me 4 (U): My 4-year-old grandson had a ball.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Despicable Me 4” (2024). “Despicable Me 4” again illustrates why kids films are produced in such a volume: at the time of writing, it’s…
Twisters (12): A Blueprint for Universal’s Next Theme-Park Attraction.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Twisters” (2024). You’ve queued a little over 2 hours in the Florida sun for this. The announcer says “Welcome to Twisters. The lapbar will…
Goldfinger (PG): He LOVES Gold and Bond gets Pussy.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Goldfinger” (1963). Astonishingly, “Goldfinger” is 60 years old and on selected re-release in cinemas. It was terrific to see this up on the big…