A One Mann’s Movies review of “Corsage” (2022). The history of central Europe in the 19th century is utterly tortuous and I’ve never got to grips with it. In “Corsage” we get pitched into a fictionalised account of a year in the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, wife of Emporor Franz Josef 1 and … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “My Best Part” (2022). “My Best Part” (French title: “Garcon Chiffon”) is a French comedy-drama, first released for the Cannes Film Festival in 2020 but having a limited release in the US on February 25th 2022. It will also be available on a range of streaming platforms including Amazon … Read more
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of Downton Abbey. A 5* treat for Downton fans…. but a beautiful film to look at so 4* for non-fans too. Recommended.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” (2019). Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: Certification: UK: 15; US: R. I have a big apology to make to Melissa McCarthy. A few months ago, at the excellent Picturehouse Harbour Lights film trivia quiz (every 2nd Tuesday of the month in Southampton… “be there and be… … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Instant Family” (2019). Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: (The good news is that I’ve decided to bring back my half stars – hoorah! Man, I’ve missed you.) Certification: UK: 12; US: PG-13. The Plot Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) are focused and business-oriented home designers. They’ve talked about having … Read more