The Mountain Between Us (12): A film not quite sure what it’s trying to be.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Mountain Between Us” (2017). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: 12; US: PG-13. Idris Elba after scoring a mammoth hit with UK TV’s “Luther” has really struggled to make a breakthrough as a leading man into A-grade movies.  Although he’s had some strong supporting roles (“Molly’s Game” and … Read more

You Were Never Really Here (15): Joachim Phoenix delivers a standout performance in a violent tale of crusading.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “You Were Never Really Here” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: 15; US: R. Joachim Phoenix (“Her”) is a very intense actor, and fits perfectly here into the role of Joe.  For he is a hired thug, available to do over anyone you think deserves dispatching or giving … Read more

Mission Impossible – Fallout (12): Hunt on the edge… again.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Mission Impossible: Fallout” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: 12; US: PG-13. 2015’s “MI: Rogue Nation” was one of my favourite films of that year, so of all the summer blockbusters “Mission Impossible: Fallout” was the one I was most looking forward to.  Was I delighted?  It’s a … Read more

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (PG): I had a dream.  A sob.  A sing.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: PG; US: PG-13. You remember in “Aliens” when Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) fought through hell and high water against that “bitch” to protect the youngster Newt (Carrie Henn)?  And then how betrayed you felt in that emotional … Read more

Skyscraper (12): As sponsored by Duck Tape.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Skyscraper” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating (out of current context): Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating (in current context): Certification: UK: 12; US: PG-13. I have a fundamental problem with this film.  And it’s not that it’s an irrevocably cheesy and derivative action movie, since you could automatically assume … Read more