Movie reviews of Bob Mann

It’s clearly been a long overdue hit for DC, and on the whole I enjoyed it. If the film had been a bit tighter, this would have had the potential to be a classic. Review

As long as you don’t ABSOLUTELY LOATHE it, I predict you’ll tolerate the tunes and enjoy the movie. Review

It didn’t make a big dent in the awards nominations. But for fans of quirky romantic comedies it’s a recommended watch. It’s really difficult to dislike! Review

It’s a perfectly pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. The story is intriguing enough to keep your interest, although it plays its hand so early that the simmering suspense element ebbs out of the film. Review

It’s well worth catching: a tale that almost defies belief. Review

It’s a movie that has its moments, but I would personally wait for a (VERY) rainy afternoon and catch it on streaming. Review

It’s a big, brash, loud CGI-stuffed adventure, but well done and visually appealing. Review

The reason to see this film is the tremendous double-act between McCarthy and Grant which is just magic. Both have been lauded with nominations during awards season, and both are richly deserved. Review

There are the makings of a good film in here, and the blending of the three characters into a narrative is a cute idea. But it’s a film that left me feeling generally unsatisfied with its story arc... Review

If you can park your moral compass for a few hours then its an enjoyable film of drug-running and redemption. Review

The film is well-made and the cast is very engaging. It also has a love story at its heart that is moody but well-done. Overall though the movie felt over-engineered and a little pretentious, and that knocked it down a few pegs for me. Review

I found it a non-standard journey requiring a level of intelligence to appreciate the nuances of the script. Review

My view would be that it’s worth seeing for its epic spectacle, but it’s not a film I will be rushing to see again. Review

The film is amusing and harmless without taxing many brain cells. Most notably unlike many so-called American ‘comedies’ it did actually make me laugh at multiple points. Review

As a standalone film it has some laugh-out-loud moments, some feelgood highs and some moments of real pathos. Review

One of the most thought-provoking films that I am likely to see this year, and I was fascinated from beginning to (final) end. Review

The film’s perfectly watchable, has great acting, but is a little bit of a non-event. Review

I don’t bandy the word “masterpiece” around often, but in this case I think it’s justified. Review

Aside from Knightley, the other star turn in the film comes from cinematographer Giles Nuttgens. Review

I’ve praised the screenplay for its reserve and intelligence, but on the flip-side there are a number of elements that don’t sit well... Review

Frank Marshall directs, and with a pretty impossible task he delivers an end-product that, while it didn’t completely thrill me, did well not to trash my delicate hopes and dreams either. Review

It’s a long way from being the worse film I’ve seen this year by a long stroke – it kept me interested and amused in equal measure for the running time. Review

It’s one of those pleasant and untaxing cinema experiences that older audiences in particular will really enjoy. However, the film’s far from perfect in my view... Review

Above all, it is the acting performances that make this film, and the four key cast members all turn in memorable turns. Review