Review of Marty (1955) by Michael B — 08 Jan 2008

Watch it and be stunned by how good this movie is...

This review of Marty (1955) was written by Michael B on 08 Jan 2008.

Marty has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Indi V (217) on 28 Mar 2015

Bolstered by its likable titular protagonist (played by the late Ernest Borgnine, whom many millennials may better remember as Mermaid-Man…

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By Anthony I (417) on 10 Apr 2015

Before he was Mermaid Man, he was Marty. In his search for tomatoes, I give him five fresh ones. Marty is a heartwarming picture…

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By Antonius B (353) on 08 Jul 2018

Marty' reminds me of the film 'The Catered Affair', which would come out the following year, and also star Ernest Borgnine…

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By David L (3,419) on 28 May 2017

With very relatable and important issues explored, such a great humor with many hilarious lines and one of the best romantic pairs ever in…

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By Jenna I (601) on 01 Apr 2016

Paddy Chayefsky conquers again, a great honest look at the lives of normal people- when the hell's the last time you could say that about a…

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By Augustine H (906) on 10 Feb 2014

Ernest Borgnine is fine for his performance. But as a Best Picture winner? Where is the historical significance…

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By Tony B (947) on 14 Feb 2014

A simple but enjoyable story with amusing characters but an abrupt and not very satisfying ending…

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 03 Aug 2014

This is a nice, sweet movie, although it feels rather dated now. The couple is described as Middle aged - he's 34 and she's 29…

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By Wezul S (323) on 27 Apr 2015

An Italian bachelor living with his widowed mother meets a homely schoolteacher in this sweet little film about ugly people finding love…

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By Aram G (33) on 31 Jan 2016

Paddy Chavefsky's script is a joy in this seemingly simple tale about two uglypeople finding safe harbor in each other (there's even a hilarious…

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