The Trial of the Chicago 7 (15): a triumph for Sorkin.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Trial of the Chicago 7”: a masterclass in historical court room drama from the master of the genre – Aaron Sorkin. 5/5.
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Love “On the Rocks” (12)? Ain’t no surprise!
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “On the Rocks”: delicious comedy on marital suspicions from Sofia Coppola. Bill Murray’s on top form. 4.5/5.
Ready Player One (12): Virtually brilliant with Easter Eggs a plenty.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Ready Player One” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: “Ready Player One” Review Of all the Spielberg films of recent years – and possibly with the exception of “The BFG” – this was the film whose trailer disconcerted me the most. It really looked dire: CGI over heart; … Read more
One Mann's Movies Film Review: Dunkirk (2017)
A war vehicle running low on fuel. The words “Christopher Nolan” and “disappointment” are not words I would naturally associate… but for me, they apply where “Dunkirk” is concerned. It promised so much from the trailer: a historical event of epic proportions; Kenneth Branagh; Tom Hardy; Mark Rylance; Hans Zimmer on the keys; the director … Read more
One Mann’s Movies Film Review: The BFG (2016)
Spielberg in his lower quartile. As a big fan of Spielberg I was rather disappointed by “The BFG”. In the SFR (Spielberg Film Ranking) it is more at the “1941” and “Crystal Skull” end than at the “ET” and “JAWS” end. This is a film squarely aimed at the kids market (and there’s nothing wrong … Read more