Project Hail Mary (3.5*): I May Prove To Be The Contrary One Here.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Project Hail Mary”. (2026, 3.5*, 12A). One of the first big blockbuster movies of the year, “Project Hail Mary” has the likeable presence of Ryan Gosling, is filmed from a much-loved novel by Andy Weir (my son George’s absolute favourite novel) and a Science-Fiction theme. So why wasn’t I … Read more

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG): And the Oscar for Animation goes to…

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (2023). I was on holiday when “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” came out a few weeks ago, but given all the rave reviews I was keen not to miss this on the big screen. And so – with a private viewing in the new Everyman Salisbury … Read more

Solo: A Star Wars Story (12): Solo?  So-so.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: 12; US: PG-13. When the whole Disney “broaden out the Star Wars universe” thing was first mooted I was NOT enthusiastic about the prospect.  Then, in Christmas 2016 “Rogue One” burst onto our screens as a breath … Read more