A One Mann’s Movies review of “Masters of the Universe”. (2026, 3*, 12A). “By Grabthar’s hammer… by the suns of Warvan, you shall be avenged!” – no, hang on, that’s a different (and much better) film. But with “Masters of the Universe” we are in similar fantasy territory here with Mattel trying to pull another … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Despicable Me 4” (2024). “Despicable Me 4” again illustrates why kids films are produced in such a volume: at the time of writing, it’s made over ÂŁ17 million at the UK and Ireland box office and has kept “Twisters” from the number one spot. In fact, with “Despicable Me … Read more
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Wonder Woman 1984”: Patty Jenkins delivers a rip-roaring popcorn blockbuster with real heart. Gal Gadot excels. 4/5.
(Apologies to readers of One Mann’s Movies for the extended absence: Mrs Movies insisted on dragging Dr Movies on holiday to a foreign location without cinemas. Sheeesh – imagine such a thing!). Of Ghosts, Ghoulies and Trolls. Aside from the curiosity of grown men walking off cliffs in pursuit of imaginary creatures, 2016 might go … Read more
In September 2001, a comedy classic opened in cinemas. Unfortunately, thanks to Al Qaeda, noone went to see it. Albeit coming in second place for box office in its opening weekend it drew in a paltry $15M and went on to do a feeble $61M worldwide. Ben Stiller must have been fuming. Fortunately, DVD sales … Read more