The Shawshank Redemption (5*): A Stone-Cold Classic That Both Moves and Delights.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Shawshank Redemption”. The 1994 classic is as fresh as it ever was. 5/5.

The Naked Gun (3*): You Could Hear This Mann’s Laughter From Many Rows Away!

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of The Naked Gun. Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson do well in a patchy reboot. 3/5.

The Bad Guys 2 (4*): “Well, Butter My Crumpets!” – This Was A Pretty Fun Ride.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Bad Guys 2”. A fun comedy-heist animated feature from Dreamworks that smashes the 6 laugh test. 4/5.

40 Acres (4*): And the Vegetarians Shall Ultimately Get Their Way.

Danielle Deadwyler silhouetted against the sky in "40 Acres"

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “40 Acres”. A brilliant Danielle Deadwyler brings alive a gritty dystopian thriller. 4/5.

Friendship (3.5*): Buttock-Clenchingly Uncomfortable Social Interactions.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Friendship”. Uncomfortably squirmy social comedy/drama about a loser in mid-life free-fall. 3.5/5.