Mank (12A): divines for Oscar Gold in a sea of Pyrites.
A One Mann's Movies review of Mank - a delicious slice of vintage 40's Hollywood recreated around the writing of Citizen Kane. It's a cerebral triumph from David Fincher and…
Honest Thief (15): proof that unpredictability is highly overrated.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Honest Thief”: Neeson back on very familiar territory, but I found it an entertaining piece of thriller hocum. Park brain at door and enjoy.…
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (15): Crude – check. Offensive – check. It’s Borat… what do you expect?
One Mann's Movies review of "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" (2020). One Mann's Movies review of "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm". Rude and crude, delivering occasional comedy gold but too often crossing the line.…
Light Blue Touchpaper & Stand Well Back: Gunpowder at the Movies.
A One Mann's Movies special. On Bonfire Night, a fun look at the use of gunpowder at the movies on film. With a surprising gunpowder plot fact!
Pixie (15): Once Upon a Time in the West… of Ireland.
One Mann's Movies review of "Pixie": a Sligo-based spaghetti western with Alec Baldwin as a "deadly gangster priest". What's not to love!? 4/5.
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.