Glass (15): An intriguing concept that crashes and burns in the last reel.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Glass” (2019). Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: Certification: UK: 15; US: PG-13. I just re-read my review for “Split” from 2016: a movie that had its moments (mostly from James McAvoy) and from an interesting group of characters (also McAvoy!). In terms of “WTF” moments it’s up there in the league … Read more

The Post (12): Landing the Hindenburg in a Thunderstorm.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Post” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: What a combination:  Streep, Hanks, Spielberg, Kaminski behind the camera, Williams behind the notes. What could possibly go wrong? Nothing as it turns out. After, for me, the disappointment of “The BFG” here is Spielberg on firm ground and at … Read more

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Carol (2015)

“Carol” rates as one of the most romantic films of 2015.  But whereas most romantic movies involve some form of love triangle (as per the recent “Brooklyn”), this film is more of a convoluted square – a ‘love trapezium’ perhaps – with significant lesbian content. In fact the film bears many similarities to “Brooklyn” – … Read more

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: 12 Years a Slave (2014)

  (Republishing due to wordpress seeming to have thrown away my original post). I love this time of year in the run up to the Oscars when the real power-house films come to the fore.  12 Years a Slave is a case in point:  a hard film to watch, but ultimately a must see.    … Read more