Matilda The Musical (PG): “Bambinatum Est Maggitum”.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Matilda The Musical” (2022). Whilst I’m sure I’ve seen the 1996 version of “Matilda”, featuring Mara Wilson and Danny DeVito, I don’t readily recall it. And it was long, long ago that I read the Roald Dahl book and I’ve never seen the Tim Minchin musical. So I’m a … Read more

Spirited (12): A fun reworking of “A Christmas Carol” with two likeable stars.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Spirited” (2022). For a few month’s now, I’ve been chuckling at the preview Tiktok videos for the festive musical “Spirited”, featuring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell. (Examples are here, here and here), The movie was out briefly in cinemas (for the inevitable Oscar song attempt) but is also now … Read more

She Said (15): Sex and the Casting Couch.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “She Said” (2022). “She Said” is a movie in the great tradition of films about investigative journalism, so has many similarities with “The Post“, “Spotlight” and (my own personal favourite) “All the President’s Men”. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: Megan Twohey (Carey Mulligan) is a tenacious investigative … Read more

Bones and All (18): Blood, gore, teen-love and dullness.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Bones and All” (2022). From the pre-release vibe on this one, I expected Luca Guadagnino’s “Bones and All” to be one of my movie highlights of the year. But in the end, I was mightily disappointed. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: Maren (Taylor Russell) has grown up … Read more

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (12): This Onion made me cry with laughter.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022). “Knives Out” was my number 3 film of 2019. Could I hope that the sequel might match it? I’m delighted to say “Yes, yes, yes”! Because with “Glass Onion” Rian Johnson has managed to land a sequel that is equally as entertaining, … Read more