Marlowe (2023) | Movie | Movies Dock

Marlowe movie

🎬 Title: Marlowe

Set in Los Angeles during 1939, a city shrouded in mystery awaits beyond the glimmering surface.

Synopsis: Private investigator Philip Marlowe finds himself caught in a web of intrigue involving an affluent Californian family after a stunning blonde enlists his help to locate her ex-lover.

⭐ Rating: 5.726 (416 votes)

📅 Release date: February 15, 2023

⏱️ Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes

🎭 Genres: Crime

🎬 Directed by: Neil Jordan

✍️ Written by: William Monahan, Neil Jordan

🌍 Countries involved: France, Ireland, Spain, United States

🏢 Production companies: Parallel Films, H2L Media Group, Nickel City Pictures, StoryBoard Media, Davis Films, Aperture Media Partners, Elipsis Capital, Jeff Rice Films, The Foley Lab, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Parallel Film Productions

💼 Production Details:
💰 Budget: $20 million | 📈 Revenue: $6,262,663

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👥 Cast: Liam Neeson (Philip Marlowe), Diane Kruger (Clare Cavendish), Jessica Lange (Dorothy Quincannon), Danny Huston (Floyd Hanson), Alan Cumming (Lou Hendricks), Ian Hart (Joe Green), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Cedric), Daniela Melchior (Lynn Peterson), Patrick Muldoon (Richard Cavendish), Colm Meaney (Bernie Ohls)

Editor’s perspective: In 2023’s Marlowe, the film embraces its crime genre roots, delivering a fresh take without feeling repetitive. Under the guidance of Neil Jordan, the narrative maintains a consistent tempo, successfully immersing viewers in its atmosphere. The performances—particularly by Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, and Jessica Lange—bring an emotional depth to the storyline. The film runs for 1 hour and 49 minutes, pacing itself well without lingering unnecessarily. While the feedback has been mixed, the film excels in creating a moody ambiance. The tagline—“Los Angeles 1939. Outside the spotlight lies a city of secrets.”—captures the essence of what it aims to convey. If this intriguing premise resonates with you, consider adding it to your watchlist.

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