Shelter ¦ Film Review (3*): Like Every Other Statham Film… But A Bit Better.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Shelter”. (2026, 3*, 15). You know what to expect from a Jason Statham-led action/thriller. And this offering from earlier this year, which I saw on my recent plane flight to Jamaica, doesn’t disappoint. More one-man-army-style violence but at least this one does have a fairly interesting premise and I … Read more

Sorry, Baby (3.5*): This Study of the Fallout From Rape is Well-Made, Quirky & Uncomfortable.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Sorry, Baby” (2025, 3.5*, 15). At one point in this, college professor Agnes (Eva Victor) is class-appraising Nabokov’s novel “Lolita”. A male student pipes up that he finds the subject matter distasteful and disturbing and Agnes replies that she understands that “…but what did you think about the writing?”. … Read more

The Thursday Murder Club (3.5*): Ridiculous Story But A Fun and Feelgood Adaptation.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Thursday Murder Club”. A fun caper with frisky pensioners in the big-screen adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestseller. 3.5/5.

Opus (2.5*): Blink Twice’ Wannabe Fails To Generate Credibility.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Opus”. A bit of an A24 dud but despite a great performance by Ayo Edibiri. 2.5/5.

Mickey 17 (3*): Pattinson is Expendable on an Dangerous Alien Mission.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Mickey 17”. Fun Sci-Fi comedy rope that should have been so much better. 3/5.