A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Batman” (2022). The first real blockbuster of 2022 arrives with a bang. Matt Reeves new take on the caped crusader – “The Batman” – is mean, moody and – in parts – magnificent. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Millionaire recluse Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) has spent … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Duke” (2022). Roger Michell, the great director of – amongst others – “Notting Hill”, “Enduring Love” and “My Cousin Rachel” died in September of last year. “The Duke” was his last feature film (a documentary on Queen Elizabeth’s reign is in post-production). And what a lovely epitaph of … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Being the Ricardos” (2021). So, as we drive relentlessly towards the Oscars on March 27th, I’m trying to fill in my gaps in the nominations lists. And “Being the Ricardos” is up for three of the acting awards: Best Actor (Javier Bardem); Best Actress (Nicole Kidman) and Best Supporting … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Ali & Ava” (2022). I saw this one as part of a #Cineworld Unlimited preview showing. “Ali & Ava” opens for general viewing on March 4th. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Bradford residents Ali (Adeel Akhtar) and Ava (Claire Rushbrook) are alone for different reasons. Landlord Ali … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Dog” (2022). There are some movies where my expectation is so low that I think, on leaving the house, “do I REALLY want to spend 30 minutes in the car driving to #Cineworld to watch this one?”. Often my expectations are completely met and my answer to that question … Read more