Men in Black International (12): Lazy, formulaic and pretty pointless.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Men in Black International” (2019). One Mann’s Movies Rating: Certification: UK: 12; US: PG-13. Let me start by saying that this was a delightful trip out to the cinema, since I was treated to a “Five Guys” burger and fries (naughty diet points!), a BIG bag of Jelly Babies and a … Read more

Late Night (15): The Pretty Woman Wears Prada.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Late Night” (2019). Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: Certification: UK: 15; US: R. Emma Thompson‘s latest film – Late Night – sees her as Katherine Newbury – a fictional long-standing British late night talk-show host on a US network. The similarities with James Corden (aside from the sex and the really … Read more

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

The Children Act (12): “And the Oscar goes to”… (or should go to)… “Dame Emma Thompson”.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Children Act” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: 12; US: R. Given my last review was for “The Equalizer 2“, where Denzel was judge, jury and executioner, it’s a nice seque that this film follows the life of a senior judge in London’s Law Courts:  trying to … Read more

One Mann's Movies Film Review: Alone in Berlin (2017)

Small Rebellions. Once again, World War II turns up another true story of quiet valour to turn into a motion picture. At a time when Trump is pontificating about so called “fake news”, here is a timely tale from history which centres on the battle against genuinely fake news: the Nazi propaganda machine.  After losing … Read more