Sense and Sensibility (4.5*): Ang Lee’s Period Piece is an Exquisite Joy.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Sense and Sensibility”. Ang Lee’s superb period adaptation of the Jane Austen novel is an utter delight. 4.5/5.
Patrick Doyle
One Mann’s Movies DVD Review: A United Kingdom (2016).
“In to Africa”. I managed to miss this film when it was first shown at the end of 2016. And what a shame as it would have UNDOUBTEDLY made my “Films of the Year” list. Directed by Amma Asante (“Belle”) this is the true tale of a real-life fairy story, featuring a handsome prince … Read more
One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Murder on the Orient Express (2017).
You’ll never guess who dunnit… There’s a big problem with Kenneth Branagh’s 2017 filming of the Hercule Poirot-based murder mystery…. and that’s the 1974 Sidney Lumet classic featuring Albert Finney in the starring role. For that film was so memorable – at least, the “who” of the “whodunnit” (no spoilers here) was so memorable – … Read more
One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)
Quick pop quiz: name the four actors who have played Tom Clancy’s CIA character Jack Ryan on film….? OK – I’ll give you a clue… Chris Pine plays the latest incarnation in Kenneth Branagh’s new film: “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit”. This is not a film that is going to challenge for the Oscars methinks, and … Read more