The History of Sound (3*): Well-Acted But Slightly Dull Tale That Only Gains Interest in the Close.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The History of Sound” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 3*, 15). Paul Mescal must be smarting a bit today after not getting an Oscar nomination for his performance in “Hamnet” when – in my books – he might have been considered as one of the leading contenders. … Read more

Hamnet (5*): All Of The Oscars; None Of The Placentae.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Hamnet” (From the 2025 London Film Festival). (2025, 5*, 12A). “Hamnet” is out tomorrow and in my books this is a “must see”. But make sure you take lots of tissues with you: it’s an emotional ride. Jessie Buckley has already just won the Best Actress award at the … Read more

One Mann’s Movies: Films of the Year 2024

#onemannsmovies My personal choice of Top 20 Movies of 2023.

Gladiator II (15): aka Strength And Honour – The Next Generation.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Gladiator II”. A rip-roaring sequel from Ridley Scott that delivers thanks to a stunning Denzel Washington. 4/5.

All Of Us Strangers (15): This is a Movie That Will Be “Always On My Mind”.

Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott cuddle in purple light in "All of us Strangers"

A One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “All of us Strangers” (2024). Romance? Drama? Ghost Story? Yes – all of the above! “All of us Strangers” is an extraordinary tour-de-force by writer and director Andrew Haigh. An exquisitely made film that systematically destroys your emotions and leaves you wrung out to dry. Bob the Movie … Read more