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
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Nobody 2” (2025, 3.5*, 15). “Nobody” was one of the surprise joys of 2021. The tale of a ‘nobody’ family man who is actually a former special agent with a seriously brutal set of skills, it was a violent and surprising blast of comedic fun from beginning to end. … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Honey Don’t” (2025, 1.5*, 15). I saw someone cruelly, but perhaps not wholly inaccurately, comment on social media today that “it looks like Joel’s the brains”. For “Honey Don’t” is yet another brand-damaging offering for the Coen’s. Once again Ethan Coen is on his own in the directing chair, … Read more
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Together”. Aussie newcomer Michael Shanks delivers a truly innovative slice of body horror that made me suitably cringe. 4/5.