RIP to the definitive Bond: Sean Connery
The passing of a true movie legend at the age of 90.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (15): a triumph for Sorkin.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Trial of the Chicago 7”: a masterclass in historical court room drama from the master of the genre - Aaron Sorkin. 5/5.
Love “On the Rocks” (12)? Ain’t no surprise!
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “On the Rocks”: delicious comedy on marital suspicions from Sofia Coppola. Bill Murray's on top form. 4.5/5.
Endless (12A): A Ghost “Ditto” – but without the star quality
"Endless" is a "Ghost" retread with a teen-love backstory. A good concept, but we are well into B-movie territory here. 2/5.
Saint Maud (15): “My Little Saviour” delivers astonishing psycho-religious chills.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Saint Maud”: an astonishing debut performance by writer/director Rose Glass with Morfydd Clark as the troubled religious zealot on a crusade. 4.5/5.
Bill and Ted Face the Music (PG): Party on ’til we drop (dudes).
One Mann's Movies review of Bill and Ted's latest time-tripping outing, 29 years after their last. A scattergun approach to the comedy, but one that will please fans. 3/5.
Enola Holmes (12): The unsinkable Millie Bobby Brown.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Enola Holmes”: a Fleabag-style romp through an alternative family history of Sherlock Holmes featuring rising star Millie Bobby Brown. Pleasantly entertaining. 3.5/5.
Yes, it’s me!
I appeared again on the BBC’s “Pointless” quiz tonight (on BBC2 due to the Olympics coverage) with my daughter Jenn. And will be on tomorrow again as well. This was…
The Roads Not Taken (15): Pain and very little glory.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Roads Not Taken”: a poetic tale of a daughter struggling with the progressive mental deterioration of her father in New York City. A…
X-Men: The New Mutants (15): …. Half-Full.
One Mann’s Movies review of “X-Men: The New Mutants” (2020). Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: Certification: US: PG-13. UK: 15. So, I’ve heard a lot of bad word-of-mouth about this…