Mothering Sunday (15): A Society Comprehensively Bereaved.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Mothering Sunday” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: The title “Mothering Sunday” might suggest that this would be a good one to take your ol’ mum to see as ‘a nice treat’. Which indeed you might like to do, as long as you set the expectations first! For this … Read more

Supernova (15): “You’re not supposed to mourn someone before they die.”

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Supernova” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Unless there’s one I’ve forgotten, “Supernova” is the penultimate film to be release whose trailer was being widely shown before the first Covid lockdown! (The final one – I think – being “Black Widow”). So seeing Tucci and Firth strut their stuff … Read more

1917 (15): A far from relaxing evening at the movies.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of the epic war film by Sam Mendes – 1917. Visceral and a stressful watch but gets 5/5 from me.

Le Mans ’66 (12): A linear story on a circular track – but beautifully done.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Le Mans ’66. Thrilling and brilliantly entertaining. Gets a 5/5 from me. Highly Recommended.

Mary Poppins Returns (U): A valiant attempt to recreate a masterpiece.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Mary Poppins Returns” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: U; US: PG. How do you repaint a masterpiece: the Mona Lisa of children’s fantasy cinema?  Some would say “You shouldn’t try”. As I’ve said before, Mary Poppins was the first film I saw when it came out (or … Read more