Movie reviews of Bob Mann

The story is so wishy-washy and nondescript, it’s was difficult for me to get readily invested in it. Review

In the huge pantheon of ‘zombie’ films it’s difficult to create a film that genuinely stands out, but Boyle manages to do it with 28 Days Later. Review

The story is bat-shit crazy and full of holes. Review

It’s not a terrible film by any means. But it didn’t really grab me either. Review

There’s a lot to irritate you about this movie, but I’ve gone and given it three-and-a-half stars regardless. Because I really did enjoy the ride. This could have been a bit of a classic if some of the rough edges had been smoothed out. Review

This is a solid, well-made animated story that will keep the kids busy for an afternoon during the summer holidays. Review

It’s a classic film, and just SOOOOO good to see again on the big screen. Putting the rampant mysogyny to one side, its a comic treat that still delights nearly 65 years late. Review

This is a near perfect documentary, as you would expect with A24’s name on it. Review

It has a lot of positives (not least of which the stunning debut performance by Sophie Wilde). But it also has some very rough edges. Review

Grim stuff, but Nolan has produced a devestatingly brilliant overview of the controversial man’s life and work and this is a MUST SEE. Review

It’s bright and clever and a crowd-pleaser. Review

I normally feel a bit let down by thrillers, but this one exceeded my expectations. A well-crafted twisty-turny script that always keeps you guessing. Review

Solid and predictable, this doesn’t break any new cinematic ground. As a park-your-brain horror thriller, it might appeal late on a Saturday night with a curry and a few beers. Review

But to me, overall this comes around a par with Fallout and so a tad below my personal favourite Rogue Nation. Review

The problem with Pixar is that I expect brilliance and perfection, and – personally speaking – this really didn’t hit that bar for me this time. Review

Its by no means a terrible film. But it’s another of those that I will struggle to remember in a few week’s time. Review

It’s a solid and well-filmed historical biopic, bringing to life the music of a forgotten black classical composer. Review

I really enjoy these ‘small’ and tight little thrillers, and I found this a good one. Review

Simply stunning. This is a must-see on the big screen, so if you haven’t yet, try to catch it fast before it slips through into the streaming universe. Review

No doubt about it, this is a solid action thriller. For me though, I slightly preferred the first film to this one. Review

Like this movie, it was gorgeous to look at. Indeed, it was brilliant in places. But overall a bit of a disjointed snore-fest. Asteroid City is thankfully a bit better than The French Dispatch but only marginally so. Review

It is a worthy summer blockbuster... Review

It’s light and fluffy and its not going to win any Oscars. But as a raunchy summer comedy film, of the likes of Booksmart or Sex Tape, matched with a deeper and thought-provoking story, it fitted the bill well for me. Review

I wanted to love this, I really did, and there can be no doubting the enthusiasm with which the cast (and indeed – in the finale – the whole population of Clitheroe!) throw themselves into the production. While it did occasionally entertain, the arc of the story made me feel distinctly “meh”. Review