Spielberg (NR): The art of making Drew Barrymore cry.

  Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: A One Mann’s Movies review of “Spielberg” (2017). Certification: UK: NR; US: TV-MA. “Spielberg” Review: “Spielberg” is an HBO-produced documentary by documentarian Susan Lacy. You’ll never guess who the subject is?!  Steven Spielberg is a product of one of the most surprising revolutions in Hollywood in the late 70’s: … Read more

Tomb Raider (12): A tremendously energetic and fun video game spin-off.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Tomb Raider” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: “Tomb Raider” Review: In this #TimesUp  year, reviewing a film like “Tomb Raider” is just asking for trouble! So where shall I start digging my shallow grave? Let’s start with the video game… “Tomb Raider” is of course the original … Read more

Love, Simon (12): Time to Exhale..

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Love Simon” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: “Love Simon” Review: I saw this as a Cineworld “Secret Unlimited Screening” event (for non-UK readers, Cineworld is one of the main movie-theater chains), so went in – like the majority of the audience I suspect – predicting early sight of … Read more

Finding Your Feet (12): Foot tapping and Tear Jerking.

  A One Mann’s Movies review of “Finding Your Feet” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: (I should comment that the rating for “Finding My Feet” above is my view: the illustrious Mrs Movie Man declared it a triumphant chick-flick and gave it 4.5 stars). “Finding Your Feet” Review: There are some films whose … Read more

Red Sparrow (15): Good Lord!  How much sex and violence is acceptable for a UK-15 film?

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Red Sparrow” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: “Red Sparrow” Review: I recognise that it’s a “thing” that I get into periodic ‘ruts’ of ranting about particular aspects of cinema. But it’s not spoilers in trailers this time! No, the most recent rut I’ve been in is concerned … Read more