Flight Risk (1*): Utterly and Appallingly Awful.

One Mann’s Movies FIlm Review of “Flight Risk”. A movie that should have been grounded for safety reasons. Dreadful. Avoid. 1/5.

Spirited (12): A fun reworking of “A Christmas Carol” with two likeable stars.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Spirited” (2022). For a few month’s now, I’ve been chuckling at the preview Tiktok videos for the festive musical “Spirited”, featuring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell. (Examples are here, here and here), The movie was out briefly in cinemas (for the inevitable Oscar song attempt) but is also now … Read more

Father Stu (15): Mumbling Mark let’s down an interesting and moving biopic.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Father Stu” (2022). “Father Stu” is released in the UK on May 13th, but I got to see it early as a #cineworld Unlimited preview screening. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: Stuart Long (Mark Wahlberg) is an aging wannabe boxer that’s never going to make it. Advised … Read more

Uncharted (12A): Spider-Man unsuited and unbooted.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Uncharted” (2022). I knew going into this one that it was associated with those dreaded words “based on a video game”. So my expectations for “Uncharted” were not high! But – hey – it seemed to sport a better cast than the norm, so I thought I’d give it … Read more

Instant Family (12): Enjoyable and harmless comedy laced with a degree of sentimentality.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Instant Family” (2019). Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: (The good news is that I’ve decided to bring back my half stars – hoorah!  Man, I’ve missed you.) Certification: UK: 12; US: PG-13. The Plot Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) are focused and business-oriented home designers. They’ve talked about having … Read more