The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent: Cage, Cage and Paddington 2.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” (2022). Sometimes, when I get a downer on the state of cinema, I think to myself “are there no new ideas for films any more”. And then I go to see a film like “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” and my enthusiasm … Read more

The Matrix Resurrections (15): Best. Left. Dead.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Matrix Resurrections” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: After the technical glory days of “The Matrix” in 1999 there were two increasingly dire sequels in 2003. So my hopes were not high for this dredging exercise. But even given those low expectations…. Plot Summary: Neo (Keanu Reeves) is … Read more

Downsizing (15): Tiny People, Big Mess.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Downsizing” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: From the trailer this film looked quirky, funny and interesting and has been on my “looking forward to” list for many months. Oh dear, what a let down. Matt Damon (“The Martian“, “The Great Wall“, “Jason Bourne“) and Kristen Wiig (“mother!“, … Read more

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Gone Girl (2014)

(Note that this review will be specifically spoiler free!) One of the year’s most anticipated films, David Fincher’s Gone Girl doesn’t disappoint delivering a stylish and sophisticated cinematic punch to the guts. Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) arrives home on the day of his fifth wedding anniversary to find the door open, signs of disarray inside … Read more