Nuremberg (3.5*): Bringing An Evil Narcissist Down To Size.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Nuremberg” (2025, 3.5*, 15). So, this was the nearest I’ve ever got to being Rudolf Hess! As regular readers of this blog will be aware, I have been known to dabble in acting and Supporting Artist work in the UK film business. Several months ago I was approached by … Read more

The Amateur (2*): A Trailer Promising Lots; A Movie Delivering Little.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Amateur”. Great potential for a top-class thriller but a wasted opportunity. 2/5.

Back to Black (15): Winehouse Biopic Illustrates Her Unique Talent & Tragic Decline.

A One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Back to Black” (2024). You’d need to be a bit out of it, particularly if you are from the UK, not to realise that “Back to Black” is a biopic of the legendary but tragic singer Amy Winehouse who died in 2011. The film is directed by Sam … Read more

Oppenheimer (15): Fission + Fusion = Cinematic Brilliance.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Oppenheimer” (2023). The “Barbenheimer” tag for this week’s releases is slightly bonkers since you could hardly imagine two more different films than “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer”! Both have been packing cinema screens this weekend (hooray!). “Barbie” was surprisingly good. But, having had disappointments from Nolan (“Dunkirk“, I’m specifically looking at … Read more

Amsterdam (15): Fabulous cast; Abominable script.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Amsterdam” (2022). I was told off, a few weeks ago, by The Illustrious Mrs Movie Man about this film. Because the first time the trailer for “Amsterdam” was shown, I was involuntarily making little orgasmic noises as the cast of the film was progressively revealed. Astonishing! And directed by … Read more