Dear Santa (1*): Just Who The Hell Was This Abomination Aimed At?
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Dear Santa” (2024, 1*, 12). I am always trying to enlarge my repertoire of ‘good’ Christmas film and this was on my BA flight…
Nuremberg (3.5*): Bringing An Evil Narcissist Down To Size.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Nuremberg” (2025, 3.5*, 15). So, this was the nearest I’ve ever got to being Rudolf Hess! As regular readers of this blog will be…
Left-Handed Girl (4*): A Meerkat Movie set in a vibrant Taipei.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Left-Handed Girl” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 4*, 15). Another of the films that I really enjoyed at the LFF, “Left-Handed Girl”…
Pike River (4.5*): A Film That Deserves A Major Worldwide Release.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Pike River” (2025, 4.5*, 15). One of the joys of visiting another country for me is to experience going to the cinema there. And…
It Was Just An Accident (3.5*): The Big Question Is, “Is He Or Isn’t He Peg-Leg?”
A One Mann’s Movies review of “It Was Just An Accident” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 3.5*, 12A). After a blizzard of great LFF films last week, there…
Pillion (4*): Gay Bikers And Slavery Make For A Heady Mix.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Pillion” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 4*, 18). “Pillion” is the third of three very strong films being released this weekend in…
Blue Moon (4.5*): An Oscar-Worthy Ethan Hawke Plays A Lyrical Beggar At The Feast.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Blue Moon” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 4.5*, 15). It’s a REALLY strong week for UK film releases, with “Wake Up Dead…
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (4*): Benoit Blanc and the Demon Lamp-Topper.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 4*, 12A). Today sees the UK release of the…
The Running Man (3*): Patchy Sci-Fi Remake Demonstrates Glen Powell’s Limitations.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Running Man” (2025, 3*, 12A). I’ve been a fan of Edgar Wright’s style of movie-making for a very long time: “Hot Fuzz” is…
Alpha (4*): Nurse! The Polyfilla!
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Alpha” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 4*, ’15’). ”Alpha” has now been released in UK cinemas, so I am republishing my LFF…
