Twinless (4*): Anarchic Black Comedy That Is Consistently Hilarious.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Twinless” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2026, 4*, 15). “Twinless”, which I first saw back in early October at the LFF, seems to have received such a low key UK release that I actually missed it coming out on February 6th. But, a couple of weeks late, I … Read more

My Father’s Shadow (4*): A Father Introduces His Sons to the Realities of Lagos Life.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “My Father’s Shadow” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2026, 4*, 12A). Republishing my original review from the LFF, from September 30th 2026. I suggested, after seeing this excellent film at the London Film Festival, that it would probably be unlikely to receive a UK release. I’m glad to … Read more

100 Nights of Hero (3.5*): This Mix Of The Princess Bride And Dangerous Liaisons Doesn’t Fulfil its Potential.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “100 Nights of Hero” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2026, 3.5*, 12A). This is another film, out on general release in the UK from today, that I saw as one of my final films of the London Film Festival on October 27th 2025. Republishing now. ==== If you’re … Read more

Mercy (2*): An Intriguing Sci-Fi Concept That Descends Into Utter Idiocy.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Mercy”. (2026, 2*, 15). My illustrious film reviewing colleague, the Reverend Andy Godfrey of Pure247 Radio, raved about “Mercy” on Part 1 of our “Films of January” Flickering Dreams podcast. He gave it a rating of 9/10! Now, we often share the same taste in films, but the hook … Read more

H Is For Hawk (4*): A Film Alive With The Absurdities Of Death.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “H Is For Hawk” (2026, 4*, 12A). “H Is For Hawk” was one of the films nominated for the 2026 BAFTAs, and to be honest I’m a bit surprised that it wasn’t nominated also in some other categories, including cinematography, music, screenplay and the inimitable Claire Foy in the … Read more