The Dog Stars ¦ Film Review (3*): A Meandering Apocalyptic Road Movie For Boy Scout Elordi.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Dog Stars”. (2026, 3*, 15). At the grand old age of 88, it amazes me that Sir Ridley Scott still wants to get out of bed at unearthly times of the morning to film something like The Dog Stars. Why not a nice leisurely lie in and a … Read more

The Brutalist (4.5*): Anti-Semitism, Intolerance, Power and Rape. A Powerful Oscar-tipped Concoction.

One Mann’s Movies FIlm Review of “The Brutalist”. An epic tail of architecture and discrimination that deserves its Oscar success. 4.5/5.

The Convert (15): “The Story of My Life… So Far”.

One Mann’s Movies FIlm Review of “The Convert”. Guy Pearce tries to stop bloodshed in 1830’s NZ. Solid adventure film. 4/5.

The Infernal Machine (15): Guy Pearce carries an intriguing mystery thriller.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Infernal Machine” (2022). The last of my British-Airways-presented catch-up films from my recent trip, “The Infernal Machine” was one that I saw the trailer for, and liked, at Cineworld but which never seemed to arrive! And it’s a movie that I really liked – a complete mind-fuck of … Read more

Mary Queen of Scots (15): Battle Royal.

 A One Mann’s Movies review of “Mary Queen of Scots” (2019). It’s an unbelievably turbulent story, but as it’s a true story the late 1500’s were clearly turbulent times. I mean, there weren’t even any Starbucks.  Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: Certification: UK: 15; US: R. The plot. After a brief Fotheringay flash-forward (#spoilers!) it’s 1561 and … Read more