Dahomey (PG): Come in Number 26, You’re Time is Up.
One Mann's Movies review of "Dahomey" from the London Film Festival. #LFF. A documentary that failed to fully engage me. 2/5.
My Old Ass (15): Marvellous Timey-Wimey Stuff That’s More Field Of Dreams Than BTTF.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "My Old Ass". A time-travel comedy/drama with a difference. Brilliant. 4.5/5.
The Wild Robot (U): An Animated Treat For Kids and Adults Alike.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "The Wild Robot". Beautifully animated with an engaging story that adults and kids will enjoy. 3.5/5.
The Apprentice (15): Sebastian Stan Delivers the Very Essence of the Orange Peril.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "The Apprentice". Charting the rise of Trump's influence with a superb performance by Sebastian Stan. 3.5/5.
That Christmas (PG): “Christmas 100% Better” – Feelgood Xmas Fare From Richard Curtis
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "That Christmas". A feelgood potential Christmas-classic from the pen of Richard Curtis. Recommended for all the family on Netflix. 4/5.
We Live in Time (’15’): Garfield and Pugh Spark Beautifully in This Engaging Rom/Dram.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "We Live in Time". A well-scripted and cleverly shot romantic drama. Love Story for the Twenties. Recommended. 4.5/5.
Nightbitch (’15’): Motherhood’s a Bitch.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Nightbitch". Comedy/horror for Amy Adams in reverting to a more feral state through parenthood. Not fully satisfying. 3/5.
2073 (’15’): The Most Thoroughly Depressing Film of the Year.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "2073". A docu-fiction with a view on the path to the apocalyptic future. Not comforting in any way. 3/5.
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.
Queer (’18’): Craig is Oscar-worthy. The Film? Not So Much.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Queer". A great period mood and a top performance from Daniel Craig, but a disappointment for me. 2.5/5.