A One Mann’s Movies review of “Michael”. (2026, 2*, 12A). So, how to rate this ‘film’ about Michael Jackson’s rise to fame? I’d call it a biopic, but I really don’t think I can bring myself to. For this is such a sanitised and sickly-sweet parody of a music biopic that it would be a … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Exit 8” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 3.5*, 15). Original title: 8-ban deguchi. The last of the three films released in the UK today that I’ve previously seen and reviewed, this review of “Exit 8” was originally released on October 1st 2025. It’s quirky and different and, … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Rose of Nevada” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 3.5*, 15). Another film released today which I previously saw at the LFF, my review for “Rose of Nevada” was first published on October 19th 2025. Mark Jenkin is certainly a divisive film maker with my “Flickering Dreams” colleague … Read more
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The North”. A low-budget love-letter to hiking in Scotland, but patchy and overlong. 3/5.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Rebuilding”. (2026, 4*, PG). I love going into a film where I have low to no expectations of it but then come out of it with a nice warm glow. “Rebuilding” is one such movie. It’s a gentle, quiet film that takes its time to tell its story, over … Read more