A One Mann’s Movies review of “Moana”. (2026, 3.5*, PG). Regular followers of this blog will fully know where I will stand on “Moana” – the latest Disney animation given the Live Action do-over. They all seem pretty pointless and lazy to me. Often just shot-for-shot reproductions of the originals, but with slightly less animation. … Read more
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Mufasa”. The Lion King sequel/prequel that looks fab but is a bit of a disjointed mess. 3/5.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Moana 2”. Confusing (for kids) and disjointed Disney sequel disappoints. 2.5/5.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Wish” (2023). “Wish” is Disney’s 62nd animated feature film. It’s released as Disney turns 100 years old – Walt and Roy Disney founded Disney Brothers Studio on October 16, 1923. So, with such a legacy of great films behind it, you would think this would be developed as a fitting tribute. … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Little Mermaid” (2023). My disdain for the Mouse company in repeatedly raping and pillaging their animated classics to produce often tawdry live-action remakes is well known. (I described “The Lion King” as “gorgeously pointless”). And the gestation of this one has not been without controversy with the casting … Read more