The Personal History of David Copperfield (PG): A surprising departure by Iannucci.

A One Mann’s Movies review of The Personal History of David Copperfield (2020). Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: So, as a part of the latest lockdown, I’m trying to revisit some of the movies I missed at the cinema during 2020. And “The Personal History of David Copperfield” is a case in point, released in … Read more

Welcome to Marwen (12): Going against the trend by using more plastic.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Welcome to Marwen” (2019). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: 12; US: PG-13. It’s unusual for me to go into a film knowing so little about it: no trailers other than a snippet that showed it was Steve Carell starring and appearing as a plastic figure of himself. That’s … Read more

The Darkest Minds (12): Oh no, not another teen movie.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Darkest Minds” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: 12; US: PG-13. So, there was a decision to be made again last night, but one made from a pretty mediocre movie line-up… this flick or Statham in the truly dreadful-looking “The Meg”.  (You can really tell we are … Read more

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017).

It’s Star Wars, but it’s inconsistent Star Wars. (This review will be specifically spoiler-free:  a spoiler section is included below the trailer video, but only read this AFTER you’ve seen the film). Star Wars is a cinematic event. As one of the “main episodes”, with a two year wait, “The Last Jedi” is especially highly … Read more