A One Mann’s Movies review of “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” (2025, 4*, PG). As a trilogy of films, Downton could have continued a downward slide down the rubbish chute. But I’m glad to report that the laziness of “Downton Abbey: A New Era” has been reversed and the finale of the series – “Downton … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Wonka” (2023). I can’t say that I built up very big expectations for “Wonka” from the trailer. But when my illustrious daughter Jenn (follow her hilarious susiesecondhand on Instagram!) gave it 10/10 I thought “Hello… maybe this is something special after all”. And so it turned out to be! … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Sea Beast” (2022). The last gap in my Oscars “Animated Feature” category, “The Sea Beast” (available on Netflix) is a little hidden gem of a movie. Perfect, near lifelike animation, combined with a stirring story. This is a great family watch. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Downton Abbey: A New Era” (2022). The second big screen ‘adventure’ for the Crawley’s – “Downton Abbey: A New Era” – finally does what every British TV-to-movie adaptation resorts to in the end…. takes the bunch of well-known characters and sends them abroad! Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot … Read more
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.