Movie reviews of Bob Mann

This is an adventurous film that doesn’t pull its sexual punches. I enjoyed it a lot but it outstayed its welcome with me and fell short of being the classic comedy-drama that it had ambition to be. Review

This film really did have its moments. But I have never been so lost by a movie. Review

From a film that I was really so-so about on going in, I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this glimpse into Elton John’s career. It’s not just a fascinating tale, but a really well made film as well. Bravo! Review

A Vatican cardinal seems to be the role that Ralph Fiennes was born to play. His casting is simply perfect and his performance is nothing short of brilliant. Review

Whether the dry, and sometimes very dark, humour will appeal to you will determine your enjoyment. I was intrigued and, yes, I was entertained by it. But it is a real oddity. Review

It’s technically impressive and packs an emotional punch too at all the right moments. Review

This is an oddity and I’ve struggled to rate it. On the one hand it has some very odd and rough edges and a plot that barely makes any sense. But on the other, I had a good time watching this crazyness. I... Review

This one started strongly for me, then took a sharp turn into unpleasantness before ending on a whimper. Review

Dark and unexpected, this is an extremely well made, if depressing, movie from Todd Phillips. If you enjoyed Joker and want to go down to the next level of madness within Arthur Fleck’s mind, then you may enjoy this. Review

It’s a sunny, harmless slice of rom-com (more rom than com it has to be said) that flows through your senses harmlessly enough. Review

In summary, for me, this is a decent little thriller let down by a dodgy ending. Review

I appreciated the funny bits of this film and commend what it was trying to do. But equally, I understand why those seven people thought it wasn’t for them. Review

Anchoring the drama are brilliant performances from Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson as Elwood and Turner. But even better is Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor playing Nana Hattie. Review

Is it art? Maybe. Is it facile and pointless? In my view, definitely. Review

Cutting and insightful this was nearly a great documentary for me. Review

The whole cast are excellent with no weak elements. But particularly winning are the leads Karan Soni & Jonathan Groff. Review

An entertaining and engaging film that constantly kept me guessing. Review

A really solid debut that deserves a watch. I enjoyed it. Review

It’s comedy but it’s also drama. Core to this is the stressed relationship between David and Benji. Review

This is a perfectly pleasant movie. A few smiles and even a couple of chuckles. But it’s not a comedy that I will remember in a month or two’s time. Review

As a stop/motion film, I nearly skipped this one. But I’m so glad I didn’t. It was truly great and I think it will get a BIG fan club when it is on general release. I loved it. Review

This won’t be for everyone and it seems to have had a lukewarm reception from its previous Festival outings. But I personally enjoyed it as a rollercoaster ride of changing relationships. It is a little bit muddled in its execution, but I didn’t mind that since I’m sure a lot of medieval life was very much more muddled! Review

I wasn’t riveted by this one, but it did hold my interest throughout. And I feel I know just a little more about the history of Mozambique. Review

This is a real gem of a movie and might already be (on the first day!) my find of the LFF. Review