The Fifth Element (4*): A BIG Ba-da-boom Movie and “Super-Green”.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Fifth Element”. (1997, 4*, 12). Original title: Le cinquième élément. Luc Besson’s 1997 Sci-Fi comedy made the rounds as an Everyman Throwback back in February of this year but, as for many of the Throwbacks I saw on the big screen at this Oscar-rich time, I failed to … Read more

Miss Congeniality (4*): Happy Miss Congeniality Day (With Your Light Jacket On)!

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Miss Congeniality”. (2000, 4*, 12A). It’s the 25th April which is of course Miss Congeniality day! And if you need that explaining, you need to watch this movie, particularly if you’ve never seen it before…. for it is a comedy delight showing off the very best of Sandra Bullock’s … Read more

Prime Minister (4*): What a Truly Remarkable Woman!

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Prime Minister”. (2025, 4*, 12). Having just also reviewed “Melania“, which, although a poorly made documentary, actually cast the current First Lady in quite a sympathetic light, here’s a far more coherent and grittier documenatary. “Prime Minister” is not only about a truly remarkable and humble politician, but it … Read more

Melania (2*): Sharing A Gilded Cage With A Prize Clown.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Melania”. (2026, 2*, PG). “Melania”, streaming on Prime Video, is a difficult film to review. My whole body and soul really wants to give it half a star, just because of my utter dislike for the Orange Mussolini and everything he stands for. But I have tried to be … Read more

Hoppers (4*): Not Top-Grade Pixar But Still Great Fun!

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Hoppers”. (2026, 4*, U). With the Oscars now out of the way, I can get back to catching up on a long list of films I’ve seen but haven’t reviewed yet! The first of these is the new Disney Pixar film “Hoppers”, still in cinemas now. One Mann’s Movies … Read more