Raiders of the Lost Ark (12A): A timeless classic… much imitated but never bettered.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981). I first went to see “Raiders of the Lost Ark” with my then fiancĂ©e Sue, now the Illustrious Mrs Movie Man, when we took an afternoon off our torrid job in a Highlands hotel in the summer of 1981. It was in a … Read more

Deadpool & Wolverine (15): Over 2 hours of Chandler Bing in an elevator.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Deadpool & Wolverine” (2024). “Deadpool & Wolverine” (or effectively “Deadpool 3”) is the much-anticipated sequel that cinemas up and down the country are hoping is going to be “Marvel Jesus” and resurrect their flagging box office numbers. And I think it will do very good business since it is … Read more

Despicable Me 4 (U): My 4-year-old grandson had a ball.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Despicable Me 4” (2024). “Despicable Me 4” again illustrates why kids films are produced in such a volume: at the time of writing, it’s made over ÂŁ17 million at the UK and Ireland box office and has kept “Twisters” from the number one spot. In fact, with “Despicable Me … Read more

Twisters (12): A Blueprint for Universal’s Next Theme-Park Attraction.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Twisters” (2024). You’ve queued a little over 2 hours in the Florida sun for this. The announcer says “Welcome to Twisters. The lapbar will come down automatically. Please stand clear of the closing doors. Por favor, mantenganse allejado de las puertas”. We jerk forwards. “Ooh… look kids… here comes … Read more

Goldfinger (PG): He LOVES Gold and Bond gets Pussy.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Goldfinger” (1963). Astonishingly, “Goldfinger” is 60 years old and on selected re-release in cinemas. It was terrific to see this up on the big screen again. Because, for me (and I know other opinions are available) this is peak Bond. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: While investigating … Read more