De Gaulle: Liberté ¦ Film Review (4*): The Concluding Film Is Still At Times Breathtaking.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “De Gaulle: Liberté”. (2026, 4*, 15). Original title: La bataille de Gaulle: J’écris ton nom The second part of the French-produced mega-production, De Gaulle: Liberté follows on from the fabulous De Gaulle: Résistance that I saw at the back end of last month. The second part is still brilliant … Read more

Sense and Sensibility ¦ Film Review (4*): A Brave and Delicious Retelling.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Sense and Sensibility”. (2026, 4*, U). It is a brave decision for Georgia Oakley – in only her second feature film (after 2022’s excellent lesbian drama Blue Jean) – to take on an adaptation of a Jane Austen novel, beloved of many thousands of people around the world. But … Read more

Child ¦ Film Review (3.5*): How Far Would You Go To Save Your Child?

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Child”. (2026, 3.5*, ’15’). Child is the feature debut of Luxembourg-based / Iranian born (and exiled) writer/director Cyrus Neshvad, who made the Oscar-nominated Short The Red Suitcase from 2023. Child film received its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January and goes on general release in the … Read more

Bad Apples (4*): A Comedy/Drama That Descends Into (Pretty Good) Farce.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Bad Apples” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 4*, ’15’). Bad Apples is released today in the UK, almost a year after I saw it at last year’s LFF. And its one that I really enjoyed. Worth your time, particularly if you are a harried teacher! ===== Presumably … Read more

The Runner ¦ Film Review (2.5*): Where’s A Boris Bike When You Need One?

Our #onemannsmovies review of “The Runner” (2026). Gal Gadot in a Taken re-version where her only ‘special skill’ is to be able to run fast. 2.5/5.