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

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (PG): I had a dream.  A sob.  A sing.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: PG; US: PG-13. You remember in “Aliens” when Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) fought through hell and high water against that “bitch” to protect the youngster Newt (Carrie Henn)?  And then how betrayed you felt in that emotional … Read more