Marathon Man Reviews

I’m not sure what made me add this to my queue, I think I had heard somewhere that it was a good thriller. Unfortunately I didn’t find it all that thrilling. It was nice seeing Dustin Hoffman and Roy Scheider share the screen, however that was the only bright spot of this film.

“Is it safe?”

Marathon Man is a very fun but very slow movie, it’ feels like a long lost Bond movie, which is ironic considering the fact it’s better than 70% of the Bond movies.

1st Act 7.6/10 (Slow but hast some good moments.)

2nd Act 8.4/10 (Picks up, but still kinda mid until then.)

3rd Act 9.1/10 (The last 30 are really good.)

Plot 8.6/10 (Could’ve been better but not half bad tbh.)

Soundtrack/Score 8.2/10 (Standard and fitting.)

Acting 9/10 (Dustin Hoffman is really good in this.)

Pacing 7.5/10 (Dozed off a bit.)

Cinematography 8.4/10 (Fair share of good shots.)

Character Development 7/10 (I’ve already forgotten the characters names.)

Writing 6.5/10 (Just Eh.)

Ending 8.8/10 (Kinda side tracked the love interest like.😭)

Direction 8.9/10 (Actually pretty good, will Watch Midnight Cowboy.)

Overall
98/120
7.8/10

"Is it safe?" 😜

I should run more

7.9/10

Read the book first. Thought the book was amazing so I had to watch the movie. One of the very few occasions that the movie was so close to the book

Top notch suspense

Try to always stay away from nazis

not great

Is it safe?

9/10 one of best 70s thrillers

Wish there was more on the surface not just implied.

Dustin Hoffman and Laurence Olivier’s chemistry is splendid but everything else is just decent

ugh loved This

A really great post ww2 film about a nazi war criminal. With many famous actors like the guy from Jaws that played the sheriff.🏃‍♂️

Superb film about which explores the pursuit of Nazi war criminals. Everything about this film is great; The performances, directing, suspense, and iconic torture scene.