Asteroid City (12): Explain all of this to me. I dare you.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Asteroid City”. The most Andersonny film imaginable. Gorgeous but disjointed and barmy. 3/5.
Tom Hanks
Judy Blume Forever (12): A Pioneer on Masturbation, Menstuation and Sex Guidance for Kids.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Judy Blume Forever” (2023). “Judy Blume Forever” is a new documentary on Amazon concerning the US author. Now, the trailer for the upcoming film “Are You There God, It’s Margaret” begins with the portentous words “For Over 50 Years. One Iconic Book. Has Connected Generations. Now it’s finally coming … Read more
GdT’s Pinnochio (PG): Stunning animation but annoying songs.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinnochio” (2022). There have been not one, not two, but THREE versions of the classic tale “Pinnochio” released in the last three years with (just to add extra confusion) two in 2022. I have not mustered the courage yet to watch the Disney live-action version starring … Read more
A Man Called Otto (15): A Man at the ‘End of the Line’?
A One Mann’s Movies review of “A Man Called Otto” (2023). Aside from the excellent Traveling Wilbury’s track “The End of the Line”, the trailer for “A Man Called Otto” really didn’t appear that much to me. The humour seemed quite childish when played out of context. And as it was based on a well-loved … Read more
Elvis (12A): Spectacular Baz Luhrmann biopic of The King.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Elvis” (2022). My holiday abroad prevented me from seeing “Elvis” in its first week. But I’m certainly glad I caught up with it. For, as Luhrmann says, this is a spectacular movie that really should be experienced on the big screen. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: Funfair … Read more