The Brutalist (4.5*): Anti-Semitism, Intolerance, Power and Rape. A Powerful Oscar-tipped Concoction.

One Mann’s Movies FIlm Review of “The Brutalist”. An epic tail of architecture and discrimination that deserves its Oscar success. 4.5/5.

The Conversation (15): Being Paranoid Doesn’t Mean They’re Not Out To Get You.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Conversation”. Francis Ford Coppola on top form with a peerless Gene Hackman. 4.5/5.

Kidnapped (12): “Torquemada? Let’s Face it, You Can’t Torquemada Anything”!

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Kidnapped” (2023) (from the London Film Festival). Also Known as: Kidnapped the Abduction of Edgardo Mortara. Original Italian title: Rapito. My title comes from the wonderful song “The Inquisition” from Mel Brooks’ “History of the World Part 1”. “Kidnapped” is set after this period. It is set in Italy. … Read more

Jojo Rabbit (12): Don’t be stupid, be a smarty.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of Jojo Rabbit (2020). A well-crafted lampooning through satire of anti-semitism, but one which, for me, weakened its argument with too much slapstick. FFFF

Toy Story 4 (U): Yes they Canada!

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Toy Story 4” (2019). Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: Certification: UK: U; US: G. My name is Bob the Movie Man and I am an unbeliever. See how he scoffs at the very idea of a sequel to the beloved Andy trilogy. See how he curls his lip at the desperate … Read more