Small Things Like These (12): A Christmas Film With A Real Heart.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Small Things Like These". A struggle of concience for Cillian Murphy's 1980's coal merchant. Superb. 4/5.
The Irish Film Festival – London Showcases The Best Of Irish Cinema.
This Wednesday (13th November 2024) sees the start of “The Irish Film Festival” in London. This runs through until next Sunday. There looks to be a good selection of films…
Juror #2 (15): Clint Eastwood’s Courtroom Drama Is Gripping And Boasts a Stellar Cast.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Juror #2". A court-room drama from Clint Eastwood that provides riveting entertainment. 4/5.
Heretic (15): A Twinkly But Evil Hugh Grant Delivers The Goods In This Horror/Thriller.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Heretic". An entertaining A24 offering that is absolutely made by a twinkly Hugh Grant. 3.5/5.
Bird (’15’): Andrea Arnold’s Gritty Coming of Age Fantasy/Drama Flies High.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Bird". City-based fantasy/drama with feelgood vibes despite the background. Recommended. 4/5.
Sex (’15’): An Interesting Subject Spied From A Detached And Dull Viewpoint.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Sex". An interesting Norwegian study of infidelity but filmed in a dull and frustrating way. 2/5.
Woman of the Hour (15): A Watchable But Disjointed True Crime Flick .
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Woman of the Hour". A crime thriller about the mass murderer and game show contestant Rodney Alcala. 3/5.
A Different Man (15): Art Imitating Life.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "A Different Man". A clever comedy/thriller. 3.5/5.
Venom: The Last Dance (15): A Great Cast… Utterly Wasted.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Venom: The Last Dance". Poor end to the Eddie Brock trilogy. Totally forgettable. 2/5.
Smile 2 (18): A Sequel That Well Surpasses the Original.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Smile 2". One of the best gory horror's of the year in my book. Naomi Scott is superb. 4/5.