A One Mann’s Movies review of “Minions and Monsters”. (2026, 3*, U). The Minions are back – minus Gru – in “Minions and Monsters”. I know that for many of my cinephile friends the Minions only have to appear on screen, let alone say anything, and they generate hysterical laughter. That is their right and … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “A Private Life” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 4*, ’15’). Original title: Vie privée I realise, in being away for a couple of weeks, that “A Private Life”, that I first saw in last year’s LFF, received a limited UK release, so hopefully it is still available … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Shelter”. (2026, 3*, 15). You know what to expect from a Jason Statham-led action/thriller. And this offering from earlier this year, which I saw on my recent plane flight to Jamaica, doesn’t disappoint. More one-man-army-style violence but at least this one does have a fairly interesting premise and I … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Toy Story 5”. (2026, 4*, PG). The toys are back in town. I must admit that in going into “Toy Story 5”, my opinion was the same as my daughter Jenn on their Movie Bread Club podcast review of the film: after making a brilliant Andy-trilogy, did we really … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “500 Miles”. (2026, 4*, 12A). A quiet little drama, “500 Miles” has a terrifically talented cast and an intriguing story that pulls off the trick that few films have managed in the past: a twist that you really don’t see coming. And like “Fight Club”, “The Crying Game”, “The … Read more