The Christophers (3.5*): A Sparkling McKellen Plays A Reviled/Revived Art Maestro.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Christophers”. (2026, 3.5*, 15). A Happy Birthday to Sir Ian McKellen who turns 87-years-old next Monday. Never one to put his feet up, McKellen is still following a gruelling schedule of filming: currently he is out in New Zealand for three months reprising Gandalf in “The Lord of … Read more

California Schemin’ (4*): James McAvoy’s Directorial Debut is Brimming with Heart and Style.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “California Schemin’”. (2026, 4*, 15). James McAvoy is one of Britain’s greatest exports as a star in front of the camera, but with “California Schemin” – although also taking a small acting role – he uses his years of experience to craft an elegant little film telling a fascinating … Read more

Eternals (12A): For them, it must feel like things go on and on and on and…..

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Eternals” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: I normally like to catch films early in their release, and avoid reading other reviews, so that I can come to my own independent opinion on them. (This sometimes has my feelings about a film wildly at odds with the general consensus, … Read more

Peter Rabbit 2 (U): The bunny has legs.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: So, I appreciate I’m over 2 months late in seeing “Peter Rabbit 2”. But the grandkids were staying for the weekend and wanted to see it again! Lovable or highly irritating? It’s probably a personal view. (Source: Sony … Read more

Yesterday (12): “Well, I’ll bet you I’m gonna be a big star”.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of Danny Boyle’s Richard Curtis scripted fantasy “Yesterday”. Gets a 5/5 rating from me.