Portraits of Dangerous Women (15): Does the Dog Die? (Yes.)
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Portraits of Dangerous Women”. A mild-mannered British comedy that is neither inoffensive nor particularly funny. 2.5/5.
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What’s Love Got To Do With It? (12): Can you GUESS how it will end?
A One Mann’s Movies review of “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” (2023). Man, oh, man. It’s been a heavy few weeks of watching award candidate films. Many are very very long. Many, particularly this year, have covered topics of depression and mental health. So. it’s a nice detox to watch a romcom like … Read more
Dune (12A): “He’s Not The Messiah – He’s a Very Naughty Boy!”
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Dune” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Certain works of fiction have been labelled with the tag of “unfilmable”, and Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel “Dune” is one of those. It’s full of exposition done as internal monologues – which screams “movie voiceover”. And regular readers will know my hatred … Read more
Ad Astra (12): Like father, like son?
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Ad Astra” with Brad Pitt. Impressive visuals, but rather disappointing as an overall package. 3/5.
Johnny English Strikes Again (PG): Spy spoof caper that’s only passably amusing.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Johnny English Strikes Again” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: PG; US: PG. It’s a HILARIOUS concept. It’s Bond but not as we know it: a suave, sophisticated, well-dressed hero but someone who’s a complete klutz when it comes to the spy business. Rowan Atkinson is perfect in … Read more