Review of Marty (1955) by Nate W — 05 Jun 2010
Based on his own television series, Paddy Chayefsky's screen adaptation is a quaint story that drips with sentiment, but also with sincerity. Ernest Borgnine plays Marty, a lonely middle-class single man creeping up on 35 years, pressured by his mother and friends to find a nice girl.
No sooner does he find another lonely soul who he enjoys spending time with (Betsy Blair) than his friends and mother become jealous, discouraging the budding relationship. Unlike his usually crusty demeanor on screen in other films, Borgnine's performance evokes genuine sympathy and likability.
Marty tries to take his single status in stride, but we can see how easily he bruises emotionally. The film is neat, tidy, compact, but quite heartwarming and humourous all the same.
This review of Marty (1955) was written by Nate W on 05 Jun 2010.
Marty has generally received very positive reviews.
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