The Da Vinci Code (3*): A Reflective Look At The First Robert Langdon Movie.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Da Vinci Code” (2006, 3*, 12). Today, September 9th 2025, sees the launch of the new Dan Brown novel featuring Robert Langdon – “The Secret of Secrets”. To commemorate that, Everyman Cinemas are reshowing the 2006 version of “The Da Vinci Code”, with the film including a personal … Read more

The Shawshank Redemption (5*): A Stone-Cold Classic That Both Moves and Delights.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Shawshank Redemption”. The 1994 classic is as fresh as it ever was. 5/5.

The Phoenician Scheme (4*): At Last… A Wes Anderson That Delivers Style AND Substance.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Phoenician Scheme”. Wes Anderson delivers artfully clever entertainment. 4/5.

Another Simple Favour (3*): Charity Begins in Capri.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Another Simple Favour”. Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick re-hack the formula in Capri. 3/5.

Here (3.5*): A Home 65 Million Years In The Making.

One Mann’s Movies FIlm Review of “Here”. Innovative Zemekis film that is insanely clever but I found a bit shallow. 3.5/5.