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.
The Assessment (’15’): Assessing Parental Fitness in a Dystopian Future.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "The Assessment". A brilliant glimpse into a dystopian future of parenting with a brilliant cast. 5/5.
Bring Them Down (’15’): X-Rated For Sheep (Pt. 2).
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Bring Them Down". A bloody and gritty Irish-set farm drama that makes shepherding look a dangerous business. 4/5.
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (12A): Moving and Uplifting.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story". A moving documentary about the actor's life. 4/5.
Rumours (’15’): “Slips For The Sleep Tank ARE Important”!
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Rumours". Intermittently amusing absurdist comedy set at a G7 conference. 3.5/5.
The Summer Book (PG): Very Little Happens, But Beautifully.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "The Summer Book". Beautiful but slow moving melancholic drama. 3/5.
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.
Anora (18): A Whole Lot of Sex In This R-Rated Version of “Pretty Woman”.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Anora". A clever sex-fuelled comedy. Very funny but outstayed its welcome for me. 3.5/5.
Stranger Eyes (’15’): Totally Baffling Singapore-set drama.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Stranger Eyes" from the LFF. A baffling Singapore drama that completely lost me. 2.5/5.
Conclave (12A): Existing Between The World’s Certainties.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Conclave". A stunning film from Edward Berger based on the Robert Harris page-turner. Simply brilliant. 5/5.