Men (15): Garland runs off the rails in the village of the damned misogynists.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Men” (2022). An Alex Garland feature film is to be greatly anticipated. His debut – “Ex Machina” – is a firm favourite and his second movie “Annihilation” certainly had its moments. Indeed, his third feature, “Men”, has a 5* opening, with striking and memorable imagery. But then, oh dear! … Read more

Top Gun (12A): An icon of the 80’s through a 2022 lens.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Top Gun” (1986). Ahead of watching “Top Gun: Maverick”, I’ve revisited the original Tony Scott movie, as I suspect many have been doing. I know this is a comfort-movie for many, but I think I’ve only ever seen it once before. How does it stand up to scrutiny through … Read more

Everything Everywhere All At Once (15): Bonkers But Brilliant.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Everything Everywhere All At Once” (2022). The second of the two multiverse films I saw on a single day (after “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness“), “Everything Everywhere All At Once” came along with an aura of being “indescribable” following its earlier release in other geographies. And it’s … Read more

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (12A): “Are you Happy?” Yep!

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” (2022). Like London buses, you wait for months for a film about the multiverse and then two turn up at once! By a strange fate of scheduling I went to see “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” during the day and … Read more

Father Stu (15): Mumbling Mark let’s down an interesting and moving biopic.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Father Stu” (2022). “Father Stu” is released in the UK on May 13th, but I got to see it early as a #cineworld Unlimited preview screening. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: Stuart Long (Mark Wahlberg) is an aging wannabe boxer that’s never going to make it. Advised … Read more