Mercy (2*): An Intriguing Sci-Fi Concept That Descends Into Utter Idiocy.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Mercy”. (2026, 2*, 15). My illustrious film reviewing colleague, the Reverend Andy Godfrey of Pure247 Radio, raved about “Mercy” on Part 1 of our “Films of January” Flickering Dreams podcast. He gave it a rating of 9/10! Now, we often share the same taste in films, but the hook … Read more

Silent Night (15): Death Actually.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Silent Night” (2021). I missed “Silent Night” when it was released in December last year. But with the season approaching again, what better way to get in the mood that with a joyous and uplifting festive feel good flick?  Erm…. Perhaps not. For “Silent Night”, whilst a real oddity, … Read more

One Mann's Movies Review: The Mummy (2017)

Crushingly Mediocre I’d read the bad reviews, but thought “Hey, it’s Tom Cruise – how bad could it be?”   The answer is, “Pretty bad”. It’s an ominous sign when a film starts with a voice-over (even if done by the sonorous tones of Russell Crowe). Regular readers of this blog will know I generally … Read more