The Magic Faraway Tree (4.5*): A Charming Delight of a Children’s Film.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Magic Faraway Tree”. (2026, 4.5*, U). As I’ve said before in this blog, I’m continually amazed why movie production houses just don’t make content purely for kids under 12 and crusty old retired folk like me with spare money to burn! For as I turned the corner into … Read more

After The Hunt (3*): “Everyone Loves Hank”… Actually, No, There’s Few To Love Here.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “After The Hunt” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 3*, 15). As for “Roofman“, “After The Hunt” is showing at the LFF but actually already out in cinemas! Which feels like a bit of a cheat! I’m afraid I have a love/hate relationship with Luca Guadagnino films… well, … Read more

Caught Stealing (4*): “Trouble is to men as rust is to iron” in a “sad and broken world”.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Together”. Aussie newcomer Michael Shanks delivers a truly innovative slice of body horror that made me suitably cringe. 4/5.

Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger (2*) – Fighting the Financial Scum of the Earth.

One Mann’s Movies FIlm Review of “Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger”: Repetitive and forced British sequel. 2/5.

We Live in Time (4.5*): Garfield and Pugh Spark Beautifully in This Engaging Rom/Dram.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “We Live in Time”. A well-scripted and cleverly shot romantic drama. Love Story for the Twenties. Recommended. 4.5/5.