A One Mann’s Movies review of “Power Ballad”. (2026, 3*, 15). This tale of creative differences in the music business isn’t going to set Rotten Tomatoes alight or indeed the box office (given by the three or us in the huge cinema auditorium who were watching it today). But the film has a solid first-reel … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Legally Blonde”. (2001, 4*, 12A). The latest “Throwback” screening at Everyman cinemas was “Legally Blonde”, now 25 years old, newly restored in a 4K version and on selective re-release. I must admit that I was a drag-a-long to this one, having wanted to go to see the new film … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Backrooms”. (2026, 4.5*, 15). Having enjoyed the very similar looking “Exit 8” at the London Film Festival last year, I was very much looking forward to seeing what Backrooms would be like. I was really not prepared for just how mind-scrambling this film was going to be. Still, 24 … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Tuner”. (2026, 4*, 15). Massively trailed ahead of its release, I was afraid that this might go the same way as “Finding Emily” and be a bit of a disappointment after a tempting trailer. But thankfully that was not the case. This is a stylishly delivered thriller, albeit with … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Finding Emily”. (2026, 2.5*, 12A). Sometimes a trailer really makes me want to see an upcoming film and this was one of them. But, sadly, although the concept of the film was quite cute, the execution left me underwhelmed. One Mann’s Movies Rating: Plot: Student Union bar-worker Owen (Spike … Read more