Splitsville (3.5*): A Risqué Sex Comedy About Open Marriage That Delivered.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Splitsville”. (2026, 3.5*, 15). I must admit that I rather enjoyed this edgy, risquĂ© darkly-funny comedy, despite finding no redeeming features in any of the characters. Virtually everyone lies and cheats and is beastly to each other! So it won’t be for you if you are not into your … Read more

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (1.5*): Charmless Cash-Grab Of A Movie.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”. (2026, 1.5*, PG). Reading my review for “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” from 2023, I seemed to have much the same thoughts as I did about this sequel, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”… only less so. Indeed, I gave that film a generous 3 … Read more

Midwinter Break (3.5*): Well-Made But Depressing Tale Of A Marriage in Crisis, But Thought-Provoking.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Midwinter Break”. (2026, 3.5*, 12A). There have obviously been many films about marriages falling apart – Marriage Story and Kramer vs Kramer are just two that immediately come to mind. But most of these films focus on a couple in their 30’s or 40s, driving additional emotional impact by … Read more

The Magic Faraway Tree (4.5*): A Charming Delight of a Children’s Film.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Magic Faraway Tree”. (2026, 4.5*, U). As I’ve said before in this blog, I’m continually amazed why movie production houses just don’t make content purely for kids under 12 and crusty old retired folk like me with spare money to burn! For as I turned the corner into … Read more

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (3*): Patricide and Fratricide, But Lacking The Simplicity Of The Original.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come”. (2026, 3*, 15). I only saw “Ready or Not” earlier this week in preparation for seeing this sequel and I’m glad I did. Since there is a lot of backstory that the very brief flashback scenes struggle to fully convey. “Ready or … Read more