Review of Marathon Man (1976) by Ian H — 14 Jul 2007

Olivier teaches Hoffman how to act in a high class thriller.

This review of Marathon Man (1976) was written by Ian H on 14 Jul 2007.

Marathon Man has generally received positive reviews.

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Directed with strong framing and overall visual identity, but featuring a convoluted story and meandering focus, Marathon Man failed to engross…

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A true thriller classic. One will never be the same after hearing the dentist drill again…

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I found this surprisingly ineffective and wonder if the reason the dental torture scenes are the only parts people remember because the rest…

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Hoffman plays a guy who gets mixed up with a bunch of escaped nazis because of his brother…

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By Michael D (2,363) on 21 Oct 2016

I liked this movie though I didn't find it as thrilling as I think it was intended. great cast and good story…

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