A One Mann’s Movies review of “Heads of State” (2025, 3.5*, 12). This Amazon Prime offering is definitely NOT going to get any Oscar buzz. But as a mindless, park-your-brain-at-the-door action comedy it has a kooky charm and some genuinely nice touches. It also is another example of a US President portrayed as someone more … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Long Walk” (2025, 3.5*, 15). “The Long Walk” was one of the first books published by the great Stephen King at the tender age of 19, so it is quite surprising that it has never seen a movie version. But now it has been brought to the screen … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Da Vinci Code” (2006, 3*, 12). Today, September 9th 2025, sees the launch of the new Dan Brown novel featuring Robert Langdon – “The Secret of Secrets”. To commemorate that, Everyman Cinemas are reshowing the 2006 version of “The Da Vinci Code”, with the film including a personal … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Kingdom” (2025, 3.5*, 15). Original title: Le Royaume I went into this French language film, “The Kingdom”, with no expectations but came out both impressed and a little bit depressed. It’s a very well-made film with a largely unknown cast with young Ghjuvanna Benedetti delivering a standout performance. … Read more
** Actually, no, the kitchen sink is included as well. A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Conjuring: Last Rites” (2025, 2*, 15). The problem of having a great summer of horror – with “Bring Her Back“, “Weapons” and “Together” – is that it brings ‘traditional’ horror films like “The Conjuring: Last Rites” into horribly … Read more