Mother’s Pride (4*): A Truly Delightful Slice of British Comedy That Set The Cinema Abuzz.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Mother’s Pride”. (2026, 4*, 15). There is a certain je ne sais quoi in a cinema audience after a really good film has finished. A sense of smug satisfaction that, just for once, as a paying cinema-going customer, have actually chosen well and picked a good ‘un. It happened … Read more

A Knight’s Tale (4.5*): 25 Years On, It’s A Really Entertaining And Rumbustious Tale!

A One Mann’s Movies review of “A Knight’s Tale”. (2001, 4.5*, 12A). Receiving a 25th Anniversary release in the UK, “A Knight’s Tale” was the latest “Throwback” screening at my local Everyman cinema. I took the illustrious Mrs Movie Man as well as grandkids Frankie and Eva (aged 10 and 9) and a great time … Read more

The Choral (3*): A Nice Period Piece Let Down By Clunky Dialogue.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Choral” (2025, 3*, 12A). I’d been looking forward to “The Choral”, as had the Illustrious Mrs Movie Man, and intentionally avoided seeing it at the LFF as I knew the IMMM was keen to see it. But I have to admit to being a little disappointed by it. … Read more

The Lost King (12): A delightfully quirky retelling of Richard the Third’s resting place.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Lost King” (2022). “The Lost King” is based on the true story of one woman’s personal quest to discover the burial place of the disgraced and discredited British King, Richard III, who died on the battlefield of Bosworth field in 1485. Although based on real events, the movie’s … Read more

Downton Abbey (PG): Very little happens…. and it’s totally glorious!

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.