The Thursday Murder Club (3.5*): Ridiculous Story But A Fun and Feelgood Adaptation.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Thursday Murder Club”. A fun caper with frisky pensioners in the big-screen adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestseller. 3.5/5.

The King of Kings (3.5*): What the Dickens Have Angel Studios Done With The Christ Story?

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The King of Kings”. A fine animated retelling of the Christ story for children from Angel Studios. 3.5/5.

Reviews of the Films in the Oscar Best Live Action Short Category 2024

It’s Oscar night tonight and I’ve finally managed to catch up with all of the Live Action Short Films. Here are my reviews of the films. The nominees: The After Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: When the world of Dayo (David Oyelowo) suddenly falls apart in a terrorist incident, he wrestles to put … Read more

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (12A): Ten Rings to rule them all…

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is the latest Marvel blockbuster – the first true film of Marvel’s “Phase 4″… and it’s a cracker. Simu Liu in impressive shape as our new here Shang-Chi. (Source: … Read more

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Iron Man Three (2013)

After the relative disappointment of Iron Man 2, I really wasn’t sure I wanted to pay good money to see Iron Man Three (what, numerals are out of vogue this year?).  But I was glad I did.  It was a real blast.  Good story, well scripted, fast paced and with good stunt work (particularly with … Read more