Rebuilding (4*): Kindness and Compassion in the Face of Personal Disaster.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Rebuilding”. (2026, 4*, PG). I love going into a film where I have low to no expectations of it but then come out of it with a nice warm glow. “Rebuilding” is one such movie. It’s a gentle, quiet film that takes its time to tell its story, over … Read more

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (3*): This New Gnarly Horror Is Glossy And Occasionally Works.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy”. (2026, 3*, 18). If on seeing the title of this film you started by saying “Who the f*** is Lee Cronin”, you wouldn’t have been alone! It seems a bit egotistical for Irish writer/director Lee Cronin to put his name into the title of the … Read more

Fuze (3.5*): A Cheezy British Heist Movie That Literally Delivers A Bang For The Buck!

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Fuze”. (2026, 3.5*, 15). It’s not big and it’s not clever, but “Fuze” is one of those middle-of-the-road British thrillers that manages to easily scratch that popcorn itch. Rock up with a few beers and a curry and slap this on the box (once it gets to streaming, which … Read more

California Schemin’ (4*): James McAvoy’s Directorial Debut is Brimming with Heart and Style.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “California Schemin’”. (2026, 4*, 15). James McAvoy is one of Britain’s greatest exports as a star in front of the camera, but with “California Schemin” – although also taking a small acting role – he uses his years of experience to craft an elegant little film telling a fascinating … Read more

Father Mother Sister Brother (3*): Engaging Short-Films, Crudely Glued Together

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Father Mother Sister Brother”. (2026, 3*, 15). Although a celebrated movie auteur, I must admit to being a Jim Jarmusch virgin. Here he returns to a portmanteau approach with “Father Mother Sister Brother”: segments, discrete from each other but all loosely based around siblings meeting up again after a … Read more