tick, tick… BOOM! (12A): An engrossing musical biopic of Jonathan Larson.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “tick, tick… BOOM!” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: “Tick, tick, BOOM!” has been out of Netflix for weeks now, and I’ve kept thinking….. “nah”. But, boy oh boy, is this an excellent and engrossing movie. A dark horse for an Oscar best picture perhaps? Plot Summary: Telling the … Read more

Home Sweet Home Alone (PG): Like painting a moustache on the Mona Lisa.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Home Sweet Home Alone” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Last year I put together this listing of my favourite Christmas films of all time, and the original “Home Alone”, directed by Chris Columbus, was top of that list. “Home Alone 2” came close to matching it, but then … Read more

Red Notice (TV-14): Glossy, star-studded romp in the style of Oceans 11.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Red Notice” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Not to be confused with the dire Sky Movies offering “SAS: Red Notice“, this Netflix hit is glossy escapist nonsense that nonetheless entertains. Plot Summary: Nolan Booth (Ryan Reynolds) is a notorious art thief on the trail of Cleopatra’s Eggs: three … Read more

Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A): The franchise continues to deliver.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Sorry for the long silence folks: a self-imposed Covid lockdown to protect Christmas has meant it’s been almost a month without cinema trips. There’s a lot to catch up on! Plot Summary: At the end of “Spider-Man: Far From … Read more

House of Gucci (15): An Accent-uated study of family strife.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “House of Gucci” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: As I’m on holiday at the moment in Portugal, this was seen as “Casa de Gucci”. But the soundtrack was English with Portuguese subtitles. At least, I *think* it was English! Plot Summary: Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) is a secretary … Read more