Black Box Diaries (15): A Brave Woman’s Fight for Justice in a Patriarchal Society.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Black Box Diaries". A moving documentary about one raped Japanese woman's fight for justice. 4/5.
The 2025 BAFTAs – My “Will Win” and “Should Win” predictions… Plus the DID WIN Results!
One Mann's Movies predictions for the 2025 #BAFTA awards, now updated with the winners. Got 12/24 which, frankly, this year I'm happy with!
The Union: A Seriously Tired and Uninspiring Impossible Mission.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "The Union" on #netflix. Tired and unoriginal schedule filler with Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry. 2/5.
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (15): OK, I Admit It – I Cried A Bit.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy": A "Final Chapter" for Bridget hits the high notes.Fans will love it. 4/5.
September 5: A Broadcast That Challenged Ethical Boundaries.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "September 5": A terrific thriller about the Munich terrorists and broadcasting ethics. 5/5.
Memoir of a Snail (15): A Stop-Motion Animation That “Celebrates the Cracks”!
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Memoir of a Snail". An hilarious Aussie Stop/Motion triumph. 4.5/5.
I’m Still Here: The Brazilian Oscar Wild-card Deserves It’s Place.
One Mann's Movies FIlm Review of "I'm Still Here": The surprise Brazilian Oscar nominated film deserves its place. Gripping and moving family drama. 4/5.
Hard Truths: Less “Glass Half Empty”… More “Glass Bone Dry”.
One Mann's Movies FIlm Review of "Hard Truths": An excellent Mike Leigh film about mental illness. Marianne Jean-Baptiste deserves the #BAFTA. 4/5.
Blade Runner (The Final Cut) (15): Still Manages To Hold Me In Awe.
One Mann's Movies FIlm Review of "Blade Runner: The Final Cut". A classic movie that has well stood the test of time. 5/5.
Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger (12) – Fighting the Financial Scum of the Earth.
One Mann's Movies FIlm Review of "Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger": Repetitive and forced British sequel. 2/5.