Train Dreams (3.5*): Beautiful, Mystical, But Sadly I Found It A Bit Dull.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Train Dreams”. (2026, 3.5*, 12A). Ultimately, there is normally one of the ten Oscar Nominated Best Pictures that I don’t particularly click with and this year it looks like being “Train Dreams”. (Perhaps I’m also a bit grumpy that its inclusion bumped out the chance for “The Ballad of … Read more

Zootropolis 2 (3*): Overly Chaotic Sequel… Ho-Hum For Kids But More Fun For Adults?

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Zootropolis 2”. (2025, 3*, PG). Alternate name: Zootopia 2. (Note: The film series is called Zootopia in North America and some other regions and Zootropolis in the UK, Europe and Africa due to a Copyright issue.) “Zootropolis 2” came out at the end of November 2025, so it’s taken … Read more

Twinless (4*): Anarchic Black Comedy That Is Consistently Hilarious.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Twinless” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2026, 4*, 15). “Twinless”, which I first saw back in early October at the LFF, seems to have received such a low key UK release that I actually missed it coming out on February 6th. But, a couple of weeks late, I … Read more

My Father’s Shadow (4*): A Father Introduces His Sons to the Realities of Lagos Life.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “My Father’s Shadow” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2026, 4*, 12A). Republishing my original review from the LFF, from September 30th 2026. I suggested, after seeing this excellent film at the London Film Festival, that it would probably be unlikely to receive a UK release. I’m glad to … Read more

100 Nights of Hero (3.5*): This Mix Of The Princess Bride And Dangerous Liaisons Doesn’t Fulfil its Potential.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “100 Nights of Hero” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2026, 3.5*, 12A). This is another film, out on general release in the UK from today, that I saw as one of my final films of the London Film Festival on October 27th 2025. Republishing now. ==== If you’re … Read more