A One Mann’s Movies review of “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” (2025, 4*, PG). As a trilogy of films, Downton could have continued a downward slide down the rubbish chute. But I’m glad to report that the laziness of “Downton Abbey: A New Era” has been reversed and the finale of the series – “Downton … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Silent Night” (2021). I missed “Silent Night” when it was released in December last year. But with the season approaching again, what better way to get in the mood that with a joyous and uplifting festive feel good flick? Erm…. Perhaps not. For “Silent Night”, whilst a real oddity, … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Mrs Harris Goes to Paris” (2022). “Mrs Harris Goes to Paris” is based on the Mrs Harris (or more accurately, Mrs ‘Arris) books of Paul Gallico, first published in 1958. (There’s a series of four books, so opportunities for sequels!). Now Paul Gallico I immediately recognised as the novellist … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Downton Abbey: A New Era” (2022). The second big screen ‘adventure’ for the Crawley’s – “Downton Abbey: A New Era” – finally does what every British TV-to-movie adaptation resorts to in the end…. takes the bunch of well-known characters and sends them abroad! Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Duke” (2022). Roger Michell, the great director of – amongst others – “Notting Hill”, “Enduring Love” and “My Cousin Rachel” died in September of last year. “The Duke” was his last feature film (a documentary on Queen Elizabeth’s reign is in post-production). And what a lovely epitaph of … Read more