A One Mann’s Movies review of “Lightyear” (2022). “Lightyear” tries to cash in on the “Toy Story” franchise without actually needing the vocal talent of Tom Hanks… or indeed Tim Allen! But we are a few parsecs here from Pixar at its best. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: After crash-landing on an alien … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Finch” (2021). With my Apple TV free offer about to expire, I delved into “Finch”, which I’ve been meaning to watch for a long time. And very glad I did. Tom Hanks is on top form. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: In the near future, Finch (Tom … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Licorice Pizza” (2022). Occasionally a movie comes along that makes you think you have done a few rounds with Anthony Joshua. “Licorice Pizza” is one such movie. A riotous and helter-skelter script that never stays still long enough for you to work out whether you are actually enjoying the … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “News of the World” (2021). Bob the Movie Man’s Rating: Plot summary: Captain Kidd (Tom Hanks) is a war-damaged ex-confederate officer in post Civil War Texas. He makes money by travelling around towns reading out the news from state and national papers. This was pre-internet! On the way he … Read more
One Mann’s Movies review of the Tom Hanks film Greyhound. A gripping war film treatment of an overlooked theatre of war: the Battle of the Atlantic. 4/5.