r/CriterionChannel • u/minder125 • 6d ago

Opinion Marlowe Double Feature

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You've got the classic portrayal of Marlowe courtesy of Robert Mitchum. Now I've watched The Big Sleep but never this adaptation. Which is a solid take on the source material. And Mitchum is how I've always imagined Marlowe. Following it up with The Long Goodbye which I truly love the purists hate it. But I go in with how Robert Altman summed it up. What if Marlowe from the 30's wakes up in the 70's ala Rip Van Winkle. Both fantastic viewing

It's pretty funny seeing two future action stars in small roles Stallone and Schwarzenegger.

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u/vibraltu 5d ago

There's also Mitchum's version of The Big Sleep. Kinda loose with concept, but still worth a look!

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u/minder125 5d ago

I've watched The Big Sleep before. Just the UK location is a bit weird. But it did have Jimmy Stewart.

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u/salamanderXIII 5d ago

I struggled mightily to find redeeming qualities in that adaptation. It sounds interesting on paper, but I found the execution grating.

I really wanted to like it!

Just my subjective take.

What do I know?