A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Secret Agent” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 3.5*, 15). Original title: O Agente Secreto. Another of the films I saw at the London Film Festival gets released in the UK today, although “The Secret Agent” has been shown in a number of preview screenings before today. … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Testament of Ann Lee” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 3*, 15). “The Testament of Ann Lee” is out in UK cinemas today. So I am reposting my review of the film from the London Film Festival. This review was first published on October 12th 2025. ======= … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Crime 101”. (2026, 4.5*, 15). I’ve seen comparisons between this film and Uncle Michael’s 1995 classic “Heat“. (No, honestly, Michael Mann IS no relation). That’s a film that I embarrassingly only saw for the first time last July, and loved. And I can see how those comparisons work. Like … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Wuthering Heights”. (2026, 3*, 15). I was late to see this new film from Emerald Fennell, and even later to review it. But “Wuthering Heights” seems to have divided audiences. I suspect most haters will be lovers of the Emily BrontĂ« book, since the film has taken a number … Read more
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