Rent Marlowe (2022)

2.7 of 5 from 170 ratings
1h 45min
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Synopsis:
When private detective Philip Marlowe (Liam Neeson) is hired to find the ex-lover of a glamorous heiress, it looks a open and shut case, but Marlowe soon finds himself in the underbelly of Hollywood's film industry of the 1930s and unwittingly drawn into the crossfire of a legendary Hollywood actress (Jessica Lange) and her subversive, ambitious daughter (Diane Kruger). Based on John Banville's novel 'The Black-Eyed Blonde' directed by award winning director Neil Jordan.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Mark Fasano, Patrick Hibler, Billy Hines, Philip Kim, Gary Levinsohn, Alan Moloney, Victor Hadida, Colette Aguilar
Writers:
William Monahan, Neil Jordan, John Banville, Raymond Chandler
Studio:
Dazzler
Genres:
Drama, Thrillers
BBFC:
Release Date:
18/09/2023
Run Time:
105 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
BBFC:
Release Date:
18/09/2023
Run Time:
109 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, English LPCM Stereo
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B

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Reviews (7) of Marlowe

A real let down - Marlowe review by sb

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30/09/2023

FILM & REVIEW Neil Jordan’s first film in several years and I really wanted to like it but unfortunately it’s not very good. Neesan plays the titular private eye in late ‘30’s LA. In classic noir fashion he is hired by mysterious blonde (Kruger)to find her errant missing lover but of course she has other ulterior motives and Marlowe finds himself deep into corrupt film studios, high class brothels, narcotics and Mexican hoods. Neesan is way too old for the role ( something the script acknowledges) but the films biggest issue for all the plot twists and reveals in never engages….at no point are you remotely interested in where it’s all going. Things aren’t helped by Neesan who seems not only bored with the plot but with the film itself - something that is conveyed to the audience which really is a fatal flaw. On the plus side there are some nice supporting turns -Jessica Lange as a has been actress who still has her wits about her, Donald Huston as a suave club owner and a very arch Alan Cummins but none of this can save the film - a real letdown - 2/5

2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

Maybe just not for me - but a bit on the tedious side - Marlowe review by JD

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02/01/2024

Nothing against the acting, that was top notch (Jessica Lange is superb as ever) but the film was just, well, i guess for a very specific type of viewer.

Thankfully they didnt stretch it out as is often the case these days so it doesnt over stay its welcome. But it might be worth considering not even letting it in in the first place.

1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

Dull Film Noir - Marlowe review by GI

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14/01/2024

An attempt to make a genuine hard boiled detective film noir that looks good in its recreation of a 1930s Hollywood but lacks any spark. It's a rather droll and clichéd film with Liam Neeson far too old and tired looking to carry off the tough private eye. This is particularly evident in the rather poorly choreographed fight scenes and lacklustre plot reveals. The titular Marlowe is hired by the usual dodgy wealthy woman (Diane Kruger) who wants her lover found. He was supposedly killed outside a club after falling in the road drunk and getting himself run over. But Marlowe soon believes that he's not really dead. Anyway once this becomes the main thread of the story the remainder of the film plods along with nothing very exciting happening. There's the usual host of characters that have some agenda or other including Jessica Lange and Danny Huston. I'm sorry but it's about time Neeson wakes up to the fact he's no longer credible in an action role even when it's mediated by a dreary plot. A dull film and instantly forgotten.

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