Movie reviews of Bob Mann

I’ve seen varied reviews of this movie, but I was really engaged in it and thought it was great. I was genuinely surprised that this was a “last year film” and just completely overlooked by the BAFTAs and Oscars. Review

Marvel seems to be on life-support if this is anything to go by. If, like Ant Man, it had tried to position itself at the comedy-Marvel end of the spectrum it might have succeeded. But, while there is still some comic moments in there, it is far more po-faced than even Ant Man and the Wasp. Dull, dull, dull. My recommendation: avoid. Review

This is a cracking debut feature from Marie Lidén, and a well deserved BAFTA nomination. The film is unsettling and thought-provoking and makes you suddenly appreciate your health and freedom and fear for how quickly both can get ripped away from you. Highly recommended. Review

It’s an interesting documentary, nicely bookending – with reality – the continuation of the fictionalised account in Dopesick. I could personally have done with a shorter film and one more focused on that topic. But I can see art lovers, especially photographic art lovers, reacting positively to this movie. Review

I honestly didn’t LOVE it that much, but it was 100% more intriguing than I expected it to be and can fully appreciate the artistry. But this one certainly won’t be for everyone. Review

A tight 97-minutes of drama that didn’t disappoint and reminds us of a time-gone-by that’s best left in the past. Review

What an excellent fictionalised account of two sister’s extraordinary story. It really is an emotional film, a heady mix of hard knocks and feel-good. Review

This wasn’t really for me. I found it too long and not funny enough. As to why the Academy gave up one of their ten slots for this, I think they must have their heads “in den wolken”. Review

This is a profoundly moving, poignant and unforgettable film. Review

I thought this was a fun and entertaining comedy animation from Dreamworks. Definitely a crowd-pleasing hit. Review

It’s a brilliant documentary showing the live of these two brave scientists. But the voiceover really irritated the hell out of me. Review

It’s OK, and intriguing in places. And it kept me entertained for its (very sensible) 100 minute running time. So it’s better Shyamalan, but not classic Shyamalan. Review

I really enjoyed this. A lovely slice of absurd British comedy with – bullying family aside – has a rich vein of warm-heartedness running through it that I found infectious. Review

This is another of those B-Movies that comes as a really nice surprise. Clever, well-paced and with multiple cunning twists, I can see this thriller being a solid-gold hit with audiences. Review

I’ve seen worse action pics, but this formulaic offering is not going to last in the memory longer than it takes to say “Fasten your seat belts and f****** keep them fastened”! Review

This is a really enjoyable Spielberg semi-autobiographical film. Review

This is a really interesting work. A work that delves into a difficult and unaddressed world affecting a small, but still important, proportion of the population. Charlie is one of the most interesting characters we are likely to see on the screen this year... Review

In summary, this is a really great courtroom drama, and highly recommended. Review

I’ve seen the movie described as a hot mess, and I would completely agree. It’s simply brilliant in places. But it’s way too long. Review

Brutal. Visceral. Heartbreaking. These are the sort of adjectives I’d use to summarise this movie. But it’s a movie that I thought was technically excellent, and a worthy watch. Review

This isn’t going to win any awards, is pretty formulaic and has some rough edges. But it is a nice feel-good movie for these dark January nights, and noone’s going to argue with having one of those in the kit-bag at the moment. Review

I found Tár to be a really interesting film and one whose aspects I am still pondering on days after watching it. But it’s also a long and slow film that I think many, particularly those watching at home with a clicker in their hand, will lose patience with. Review

Like last year’s Fall, this is a ‘little’ film I had a blast going to see at the cinema, and it really deserves its success. Review

This is an important film, telling a little-known story (at least outside of the US) in a compelling and evocative way. It’s not an easy watch by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a very moving and rewarding one. Review