Mank (12A): divines for Oscar Gold in a sea of Pyrites.

Orson Welles (Tom Burke) in black jacket and wide brimmed hat

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 glorious to look at. Recommended. 4.5/5.

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. 3/5.

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (15): Crude – check. Offensive – check. It’s Borat… what do you expect?

Borat standing in a suit

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. 3/5.

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.

The Trial of the Chicago 7

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.