M3GAN (15): The moral is, ‘always install an off switch’.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “M3GAN” (2023). The cinema has had no end of doll-like things like M3GAN to creep us out over the years. In my youth, it was a young Anthony Hopkin’s ventriloquist dummy in “Magic”. But we’ve also had “Chucky”, the antique doll “Annabelle” and that wretched clown under the bed … Read more

Instant Karma (NR): You’ve got to admire the effort here.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Instant Karma” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: As a rising media mogul (arf!!), I occasionally get sent ‘screeners’ for upcoming indie movies before release and “Instant Karma” is a case in point. I’ve no idea when/if you may get a chance to see this film on a streaming … Read more

The Father (12): Dementia twists the strands of Anthony’s personal multiverse.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Father” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: It seems ridiculous that here – on June 11th – I am finally watching “The Father” – the last of the “Oscar films” from 2020. But – hey – it’s been a ridiculous couple of years. Soooo great to see Olivia … Read more

The Two Popes (12): Fantastic performances from two old acting pros.

One Mann’s Movies Review of “The Two Popes” (2019). Another quality Netflix production, of particular interest to older viewers who like a quieter, dramatic movie. 4/5.

Toy Story 4 (U): Yes they Canada!

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Toy Story 4” (2019). Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: Certification: UK: U; US: G. My name is Bob the Movie Man and I am an unbeliever. See how he scoffs at the very idea of a sequel to the beloved Andy trilogy. See how he curls his lip at the desperate … Read more