A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Duke” (2022). Roger Michell, the great director of – amongst others – “Notting Hill”, “Enduring Love” and “My Cousin Rachel” died in September of last year. “The Duke” was his last feature film (a documentary on Queen Elizabeth’s reign is in post-production). And what a lovely epitaph of … Read more
One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Doolittle (2020). Robert Downey Jnr misfires with a bizarre attempt at a Welsh accent, but this is one I predict the kids/grandkids will love. Adults: 2.5/5; Kids: 4/5.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “King of Thieves” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: 15; US: R. What a cast! Micheal Caine; Jim Broadbent; Tom Courtenay; Michael Gambon; Ray Winstone; Paul Whitehouse…. Just one look at the poster and you think yes, Yes, YES! But would this be a case where my expectations … Read more
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
Come the F*** on Bridget… who’s the Daddy? The world’s favourite lonely-hearts diarist is back. Bridget (Renée Zellweger) once again starts the film ‘all by herself’, haunted by occasional meetings with ex-flame Mark D’Arcy (Colin Firth) – now married to Camilla (Agni Scott) – and facing the natural discomfort of the early funeral of another … Read more