The Phantom of the Open (12A): “Flippin’ Heck”. This 5* comedy is well above par.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Phantom of the Open” (2022). Thanks again to #cineworld for putting “The Phantom of the Open” on as one of their preview #CineworldUnlimited screenings. The film is fully released in the UK on March 18th. And let me tell you, you should really put a note – “Go … Read more

Raya and the Last Dragon (PG): Disney stepping up its game (part 1).

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Raya and the Last Dragon” (2021). So, in trying to cover the ground of the Oscar nominated animated films, I’ve caught up with “Raya and the Last Dragon” (almost a year late!). The bookies seem to suggest that this is a back-runner, but it’s still a worthy nominee in … Read more

King Richard (12A): Game, Set and Match for Will Smith’s Oscar?

A One Mann’s Movies review of “King Richard” (2021). Continuing my ‘Oscar catch-up’, “King Richard” is a biopic of Richard Williams, father and mentor to Venus and Serena Williams. I missed this one at the cinema due to my last bout of Covid, but I heard people raving about it. And they were right! You … Read more

The Batman (15): Riddle me this – what’s dark and strong and far too long?

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Batman” (2022). The first real blockbuster of 2022 arrives with a bang. Matt Reeves new take on the caped crusader – “The Batman” – is mean, moody and – in parts – magnificent. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Millionaire recluse Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) has spent … Read more

The Duke (12A): A delightful tale based on a true story.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Duke” (2022). Roger Michell, the great director of – amongst others – “Notting Hill”, “Enduring Love” and “My Cousin Rachel” died in September of last year. “The Duke” was his last feature film (a documentary on Queen Elizabeth’s reign is in post-production). And what a lovely epitaph of … Read more