A One Mann’s Movies review of “Living” (2022). I had the joy of meeting Bill Nighy briefly in a London theatre and he is the epitomy of the English gentleman: calm, utterly polite and without displaying the slightest irritation for the many fans glad-handing him during his night out. In his manner, he seems like … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Woman King” (2022). “The Woman King” seems to be getting a whole lot of flack on IMDB for sanitising the history of slavery, since the film is based on real people in the West-African country of Dahomey (now part of Benin). Ignoring that furore and viewing it as … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Bodies Bodies Bodies” (2022). “Bodies Bodies Bodies” was a teen-slasher flick that I’d seen little positive written about. So I went in with particularly low expectations. But, for once, I was pleasantly surprised. I certainly found it more entertaining as a murder/mystery than the current “See How They Run“. … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Where the Crawdads Sing” (2022). “Where the Crawdads Sing” is based on the bestselling novel by Delia Owens and has been getting a lot of hype as a “big summer film”. But it ultimately left me with mixed feelings. I saw this as part of a #CineworldUnlimited special preview … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Batman” (2022). The first real blockbuster of 2022 arrives with a bang. Matt Reeves new take on the caped crusader – “The Batman” – is mean, moody and – in parts – magnificent. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Millionaire recluse Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) has spent … Read more