Caught Stealing (4*): “Trouble is to men as rust is to iron” in a “sad and broken world”.

One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Together”. Aussie newcomer Michael Shanks delivers a truly innovative slice of body horror that made me suitably cringe. 4/5.

Lift (12): Kevin Hart as a Pint-Sized Action Hero? No, I Don’t Think So.

Abby(Gugu Mbatha-Raw) and Cyrus (Kevin Hart) in a control room in "Lift" on Netflix.

A One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Lift” (2024). “Lift” is on Netflix. And it’s a case of Netflix throwing a case load of money at a weak, generic action script to create some content to fill their front page. Sigh. Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Art thief Cyrus (Kevin Hart) and his … Read more

Men in Black International (12): Lazy, formulaic and pretty pointless.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Men in Black International” (2019). One Mann’s Movies Rating: Certification: UK: 12; US: PG-13. Let me start by saying that this was a delightful trip out to the cinema, since I was treated to a “Five Guys” burger and fries (naughty diet points!), a BIG bag of Jelly Babies and a … Read more

One Mann's Movies Film Review: The Magnificent Seven (2016)

A Hornery Exit.           As a big fan of the original – a staple of many Bank Holiday afternoons in my youth – I was prepared to be sniffy about this remake and came to the film on my high-horse (I left that tied to the rail outside the cinema by … Read more

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Jurassic World (2015)

A close family member invites two young relatives to enjoy the delights of a fully-populated prehistorically themed island, whilst meanwhile others with darker hearts have different plans for the revolutionary genetic technology.   Thus 22 years ago did Spielberg thrill and excite us with Jurassic Park, a film that made you believe that dinosaurs had been … Read more