Paddington 2 (PG): Bear faced brilliance.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Paddington 2” (2017). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: PG; US: PG. “Paddington 2” Review: I never went to see “Paddington 2” at the cinema when it came out. Well, it’s a kids film isn’t it?  And my grandkids I thought… well, they are probably a bit too young … Read more

The Shape of Water (15): A mystical tale of fish and fingers.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Shape of Water” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: With perfect timing after scooping 13 Oscar nominations, “The Shape of Water” arrives for preview screenings in the UK. Is it worth all the hype? Well, in a word, yes.   Not since Spielberg entranced the world in 1982 … Read more

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: The Double (2014)

The Double is the latest film from UK funny man Richard Ayoade (“Submarine”), and what an utterly depressing tale it is.   Set in a dystopian world (future?  past?  it’s hard to say) where work seems pointless and suicide is commonplace, Jesse Eisenberg plays Simon, a timid everyman working to the best of his limited ability … Read more