Review of The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) by John M — 21 May 2011

Quirky, unfocused movie about losers on their way to a predictable end. Probably the weakest of the Rafelson-Nicholson collaborations.

This review of The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) was written by John M on 21 May 2011.

The King of Marvin Gardens has generally received mixed reviews.

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