Michael (2*): “He’s Not The Messiah, He’s A Very Talented Boy”.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Michael”. (2026, 2*, 12A). So, how to rate this ‘film’ about Michael Jackson’s rise to fame? I’d call it a biopic, but I really don’t think I can bring myself to. For this is such a sanitised and sickly-sweet parody of a music biopic that it would be a … Read more

Amsterdam (15): Fabulous cast; Abominable script.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Amsterdam” (2022). I was told off, a few weeks ago, by The Illustrious Mrs Movie Man about this film. Because the first time the trailer for “Amsterdam” was shown, I was involuntarily making little orgasmic noises as the cast of the film was progressively revealed. Astonishing! And directed by … Read more

Bohemian Rhapsody (12): “Fame and fortune and everything that goes with it”.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Bohemian Rhapsody” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: 12; US: PG-13. Sometimes a trailer generates a bit of a buzz of excitement with a cinema audience and the first showings of the trailer for “Bohemian Rhapsody” was a case in point. But would the film live up to … Read more