The Magic Faraway Tree (4.5*): A Charming Delight of a Children’s Film.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Magic Faraway Tree”. (2026, 4.5*, U). As I’ve said before in this blog, I’m continually amazed why movie production houses just don’t make content purely for kids under 12 and crusty old retired folk like me with spare money to burn! For as I turned the corner into … Read more

Paddington in Peru (PG): Ursine Heroics That Bearly Reaches The Bar.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Paddington in Peru”. It’s ‘mostly harmless’, but a disappointment after the 1st two classics.. 3/5.

Wonka (PG): A World of Pure Imagination.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Wonka” (2023). I can’t say that I built up very big expectations for “Wonka” from the trailer. But when my illustrious daughter Jenn (follow her hilarious susiesecondhand on Instagram!) gave it 10/10 I thought “Hello… maybe this is something special after all”. And so it turned out to be! … Read more

The Phantom of the Open (12A): “Flippin’ Heck”. This 5* comedy is well above par.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Phantom of the Open” (2022). Thanks again to #cineworld for putting “The Phantom of the Open” on as one of their preview #CineworldUnlimited screenings. The film is fully released in the UK on March 18th. And let me tell you, you should really put a note – “Go … Read more