The Taste of Mango (12A): A Very Personal Journey into Mum and Granny’s Past.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Taste of Mango” (2023) (from the London Film Festival). Now, I do (when I remember) republish my Film Festival reviews when the film eventually gets a UK general release or appears on streaming. But they are normally from the most recent Film Festival. “A Taste of Mango” was … Read more

Conclave (12A): Existing Between The World’s Certainties.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Conclave”. A stunning film from Edward Berger based on the Robert Harris page-turner. Simply brilliant. 5/5.

Red One (12A): A Dumb Big-Budget Christmas Actioner Struggling To Find An Audience.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Red One”. Disappointing Christmas romp, short on laughs and not suitable for younger kids. 2/5.

Wicked: Part 1 (PG): You Can Defy Gravity All You Like But They’ll Be No Stopping This Popular Crowdpleaser.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Wicked: Part 1”. Fun, brash musical that I predict will be a box-office smash. 4/5.

Gladiator II (15): aka Strength And Honour – The Next Generation.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Gladiator II”. A rip-roaring sequel from Ridley Scott that delivers thanks to a stunning Denzel Washington. 4/5.