Gladiator II (15): aka Strength And Honour – The Next Generation.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Gladiator II”. A rip-roaring sequel from Ridley Scott that delivers thanks to a stunning Denzel Washington. 4/5.
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Allelujah (12): Caring for the Marginalia of Society.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Allelujah” (2023). In “Allelujah” we take a scalpel to the NHS. It’s a film that looks fun and fluffy from the trailer, but which has a distinctly dark edge. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: In Wakefield, West Yorkshire, ‘The Beth’ is an old Victorian hospital priding itself … Read more
Tomb Raider (12): A tremendously energetic and fun video game spin-off.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Tomb Raider” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: “Tomb Raider” Review: In this #TimesUp year, reviewing a film like “Tomb Raider” is just asking for trouble! So where shall I start digging my shallow grave? Let’s start with the video game… “Tomb Raider” is of course the original … Read more
One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Murder on the Orient Express (2017).
You’ll never guess who dunnit… There’s a big problem with Kenneth Branagh’s 2017 filming of the Hercule Poirot-based murder mystery…. and that’s the 1974 Sidney Lumet classic featuring Albert Finney in the starring role. For that film was so memorable – at least, the “who” of the “whodunnit” (no spoilers here) was so memorable – … Read more