Legally Blonde ¦ Film Review (4*): A Joyous Romp Anchored By a Flawless Witherspoon.

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

Backrooms ¦ Film Review (4.5*): A Complete Mind-F**k Of A Mystery/Horror From A24.

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

Tuner ¦ Film Review (4*): A Glittering Dustin Hoffman Is Icing On The Cake For This Stylish, Unusual Thriller

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

Finding Emily | Film Review (2.5*): Disappointingly, This Rom-Com Didn’t Live Up To It’s Trailer.

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

Obsession (4.5*): The Wish Tom Hanks Might Have Made With Zoltar, But Didn’t.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Obsession”. (2026, 4.5*, 18). What a splendid period of cinema it is for innovative and original horror. Just this year, we’ve been spoiled by “Hokum“, “Exit 8“, “Undertone” and “The Bone Temple“. It is also an era when innovative Indie teams are delivering big scares for small bucks. “Undertone” … Read more