Review of Marty (1955) by Ryan D — 26 Dec 2009
Marty is a bachelor in his mid-30s. His friends and family are concerned that he isn't married. He says he'd like to but has given up and has learned to face the facts that he'll never marry. His mother makes him go out to a bar one night and he meets a girl whose blind date left her mid-date. The two hit it off and have a great night and he says he'll call her tomorrow. His friends and family don't want him to since she's too plain. At the end the viewer is led to believe that they'll end up happily ever after even though they didn't even kiss the only time they ever saw each other (Marty tried but was rejected).
This film own four Oscars including best picture and best actor. The film is also the second American film ever to win the Palm d'Or (top prize) at the Cannes Film Festival. Marty and The Lost Weekend are the only two films ever to win the Palm d'Or and Academy Award for Best Picture.
Overall, I thought this was decent but not great. This film is notable for being the shortest film ever to win best picture at just 94 minutes in length.
75/100.
C.
This review of Marty (1955) was written by Ryan D on 26 Dec 2009.
Marty has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
