Mothering Sunday (15): A Society Comprehensively Bereaved.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Mothering Sunday” (2021). One Mann’s Movies 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 is … Read more

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

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Supernova” (2021). One Mann’s Movies 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 has … 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