Downton Abbey (PG): Very little happens…. and it’s totally glorious!
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of Downton Abbey. A 5* treat for Downton fans…. but a beautiful film to look at so 4* for non-fans too. Recommended.
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Paddington 2 (PG): Bear faced brilliance.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Paddington 2” (2017). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: PG; US: PG. “Paddington 2” Review: I never went to see “Paddington 2” at the cinema when it came out. Well, it’s a kids film isn’t it? And my grandkids I thought… well, they are probably a bit too young … Read more
Finding Your Feet (12): Foot tapping and Tear Jerking.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Finding Your Feet” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: (I should comment that the rating for “Finding My Feet” above is my view: the illustrious Mrs Movie Man declared it a triumphant chick-flick and gave it 4.5 stars). “Finding Your Feet” Review: There are some films whose … Read more
One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Pride (2014)
Probably few things have divided the British people more in the last forty years than Margaret Thatcher’s time as Conservative leader. The pivot point for that hatred/worship was the protracted dispute with the National Union of Mineworkers in 1984/85. Arthur Scargill led the miners in a fight to the death against pit closures and their … Read more
One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Maleficent (2014)
I’m always a sucker for a good story, and you have to admit that – at their hearts – some of the fairy tales are corkers.  Sleeping Beauty is a case in point. Tension, narrative drive, good vs evil and – thanks to writers Jack Lawrence and Sammy Fain – a gloriously memorable Disney song … Read more