The Odyssey ¦ Film Review (4*): Oh Father, Where Art Thou?

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Odyssey”. (2026, 4*, 15). Any Christopher Nolan film release is a big deal and “The Odyssey” has been billed as the biggest movie event of the summer. My Everyman screen was absolutely fully booked when I saw it last night on its opening night and IMAX seats for … Read more

IF (U): Splashes of Spielbergian Magic But Trying Too Hard To Please All Audiences.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “IF”. Sparks into life at times but not the 5* family smash I was expecting. 3.5/5.

Drive Away Dolls (2*): Ethan Coen Dilutes His Brand With Unfunny Lesbian Caper.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Drive Away Dolls” (2024). The Coen brothers hold a solid standing of respect with me. There films, although variable, have never been less than interesting. The trailor for this solo outing, directed by Ethan Coen and co-written by Coen and his wife Tricia Cooke, looked quirky and fun. And … Read more

Saving Private Ryan (15): 25 Years But Still as Visceral as Ever.

Captain Miller wounded and firing at a tank in Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan

A One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Saving Private Ryan” (1998). Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” was released in the UK on September 11th 1998. So, just to make me feel horribly old, it is now over 25 years old. But it still packs a punch on the big screen. When I first saw it, … Read more

One Mann’s Movies: Films of the Year 2023

#onemannsmovies My personal choice of Top 20 Movies of 2023.