A One Mann’s Movies review of “Escape Room: Tournament of Champions” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: I only gave Adam Robitel’s original “Escape Room” two and a half stars. It was perhaps hoping for too much that his sequel – “Escape Room: Tournament of Champions” – would be better. TIme to focus their train … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Deerskin” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: This French movie (with subtitles) by Quentin Dupieux is a black comedy that veers towards the violently absurd. So it certainly won’t be for everyone. (Post update: I’ve been thinking about this movie a lot, so have upped my original rating by … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Black Widow” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: A long time in the waiting (again) but “Black Widow” is an excellent addition to the Marvel canon: almost a “Rogue One” in the series, taking us back to fill in some gaps after “Captain America: Civil War”. It’s just great … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Freaky” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Some B-movies really pack a much bigger punch than you would expect. “Nobody” is a perfect recent example. But movie karma needs to be balanced with something! Butter wouldn’t melt. The virtuous but bullied Millie (Kathryn Newton). (Source: Blumhouse Productions). Plot Summary: … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Another Round” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: After giving the most emotional and heartbreaking Oscar speech of the recent awards, Thomas Vinterberg’s International Feature winner is now in UK cinemas. “Druk” (Danish for “Binge Drinking”) is in the Danish language with subtitles: but don’t let that put you … Read more