The Friend (3*): Of Grieving Dogs and Lost Souls.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Friend”. Canine-based drama about grief in dogs and humans. 3/5.

Swing Bout (5*): A Boxing Movie For People Who Hate Boxing Movies.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Swing Bout”. A really brilliantly taut little Irish thriller set in an offshoot to the world of boxing. 5/5.

Ocean With David Attenborough (4.5*): A Clear And Concise Message That Seems Irrefutable.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Oceans with David Attenborough”. A truly powerful and important call to action for the world. 4.5/5.

The Uninvited (3*): The Unravelling Lives of Self-Obsessed Hollywood Types.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Uninvited”. A comedy/drama that’s light on comedy and doesn’t quite land the drama. 3/5.

The Surfer (3.5*): Nicolas Cage Spirals Down the Plughole of Despair.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Surfer”. An odd psychological thriller with Nicolas Cage taking on a surfer gang. 3.5/5.