The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG): “I LOVED IT!” – the Grandkids have spoken.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (2023). Seldom has the divide between critical appraisal and box office success seemed so wide. Some sample reviews of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” include: Yet, at the time of writing, less than one week after opening, the film has made an astonishing $427 … Read more

Cairo Conspiracy (12): Riddle-me-this… which movie can traumatise two fully-grown women?

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Cairo Conspiracy” (2023). Alternative Title: Walad min al-Janna (“Born From Heaven”) “Cairo Conspiracy” seems to have financial contributions from just about every national film funding source in Europe! (Really – the opening credits are amazing!) It’s set in Egypt, with an arabic soundtrack and subtitles. And it’s a very … Read more

Murder Mystery 2 (12): Glass Onion-lite with Sandler and Aniston.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Murder Mystery 2” (2023). I must admit I never saw the original “Murder Mystery” from 2019: it requires a certain amount of willpower from me to sit and watch an Adam Sandler comedy. But here comes the sequel, imaginatively called “Murder Mystery 2” (even though there isn’t a mystery … Read more

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (15): Cookie-cutter Guy Ritchie Action flick.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre” (2023). Guy Ritchie. Jason Statham. You KNOW what you are going to get with “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre”! And if this strikes positively to you, then you will probably be pleased with what you get. As a film though, I only saw this … Read more

“Flickering Dreams” RIDICULOUSLY early Oscar Predictions!

In Episode 9 of Flickering Dreams I’m joined by Scott Forbes of the Forbes Film and TV Review and Andy Godfrey of Konnect Radio and Sorted magazine. In this special episode, we provide our ridiculously early predictions for what 2023 movies will make up the shortlisted 10 films for the Best Picture Oscar at the … Read more