The Idiot(s) ¦ Film Review (4*): A Deliciously Tasty Marmite Film About a “Disgusting Old Sinner”.

Our #onemannsmovies review of “The Idiot(s)” (2026) from the 2026 London Film Festival. Beautifully shot, bitter/sweet drama with a marvellous cast. 4/5.

Spaceman (3.5*): Spaced-out Drama With An Eight-Legged Friend.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Spaceman” (2024). One Mann’s Movies Rating: Plot Summary: 6 months into a solo mission to the edge of the solar system, Czech cosmonaut Jakub Prochazka (Adam Sandler) is investigating a mysterious dust cloud nicknamed Chopra. Struggling with his mental health and the lack of communication with his wife Lenka … Read more

The Fabelmans (12): Good prospects on the horizon for this picture-maker.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Fabelmans” (2023). Of all the films of this awards season, “The Fabelmans” is the one I was most looking forward to. And although I have one or two minor quibbles, it really is a magical piece of Spielberg. Note: there is a lovely prologue to the film, featuring … 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. One Mann’s Movies Rating: Plot Summary: Millionaire recluse Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) has spent two … Read more

The Month of “The Batman” approaches.

March sees growing excitement for movie-lovers. Yes, there’s the Oscars on March 27th. But March also sees the release of the much-anticipated new Batman film – “The Batman”. “Kids – don’t copy me” As a child, brought up on the camp TV and movie antics of Adam West’s caped crusader in the ‘60s, I’ve followed … Read more