The Sheep Detectives (4.5*): A Really Entertaining Family Film, (Almost) Baaaaa None.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Sheep Detectives”. (2026, 4.5*, PG). We are really being spoiled for great family films this year. Last month brought us the wonderful “The Magic Faraway Tree“. Now we have “The Sheep Detectives”, designed for slightly older children (see my parental guidance in the “Spoiler” section below the trailer), … Read more

Sense and Sensibility (4.5*): Ang Lee’s Period Piece is an Exquisite Joy.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Sense and Sensibility”. Ang Lee’s superb period adaptation of the Jane Austen novel is an utter delight. 4.5/5.

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (4*): OK, I Admit It – I Cried A Bit.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”: A “Final Chapter” for Bridget hits the high notes.Fans will love it. 4/5.

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

Matilda The Musical (PG): “Bambinatum Est Maggitum”.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Matilda The Musical” (2022). Whilst I’m sure I’ve seen the 1996 version of “Matilda”, featuring Mara Wilson and Danny DeVito, I don’t readily recall it. And it was long, long ago that I read the Roald Dahl book and I’ve never seen the Tim Minchin musical. So I’m a … Read more