The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (15): A movie that’s a pain in the A-double-dollar sign.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” rounded out the 2017 summer blockbuster season, and – in my view – was a lacklustre affair. Some sequels – “The Empire Strikes Back”, “The Dark Knight”, “Logan” – defy all expectation and exceed the original. … Read more

In the Heights (PG): Lin-Manuel Miranda’s high octane musical hits the heights.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “In the Heights” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: “In the Heights” is another movie that we seem to have been waiting for for years! But – after one failed viewing attempt… thanks #Cineworld… I finally got to see it. The sun always shines. And everyone is beautiful. Just … Read more

The Father (12): Dementia twists the strands of Anthony’s personal multiverse.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Father” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: It seems ridiculous that here – on June 11th – I am finally watching “The Father” – the last of the “Oscar films” from 2020. But – hey – it’s been a ridiculous couple of years. Soooo great to see Olivia … Read more

Cruella (PG): An astonishing attack on the senses as Disney goes to the dark side.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Cruella” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Estrella is a feisty but highly creative child with a 50:50 shock of white and black hair. While trying to be good for her mother (Emily Beecham), she can’t help periodically switching to her mischievous side, which her mother has … Read more

Dream Horse (PG): ♫”I want to shower you in sugar lumps and ride you over fences”♫.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Dream Horse” (2021). Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: The “Dream Horse” in question is called Dream Alliance, bred as part of a local syndicate by amateur couple Jan and Brian Vokes (Toni Collette and Owen Teale). It’s a way of escape from their hum-drum lives in a … Read more