Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2.5*): Perhaps I’m Just Getting Too Old For This Shit?

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu”. (2026, 2.5*, 12A). With “The Mandalorian and Grogu” we are back again far, far away in the “Star Wars” universe, longer, longer ago than Episodes 7, 8 and 9 but not as longer, longer ago than Episode 6, “The Return of the Jedi”. … Read more

Star Wars – The Rise of Skywalker (12): After 42 years, will it end on a bang or a whimper?

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Star Wars – The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Not perfect, but a stirring and dramatic end to the nine-film main saga. 4/5.

Solo: A Star Wars Story (12): Solo?  So-so.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018). Bob the Movie Man’s Movie Rating: Certification: UK: 12; US: PG-13. When the whole Disney “broaden out the Star Wars universe” thing was first mooted I was NOT enthusiastic about the prospect.  Then, in Christmas 2016 “Rogue One” burst onto our screens as a breath … Read more

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Star Wars – The Force Awakens (2015)

My intention is always to keep my reviews spoiler-free, and this will be no exception. Since January 2013, when it was announced that J.J. Abrams would take on the onerous job of directing Star Wars 7, Star Wars fans have held their collective breath. You could feel the nervous tension, mixed with fervent anticipation, as … Read more