Rating of
2.5/4
Marty review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 07/01/13
A film that centers on Marty Piletti (Ernest Borgnine) who cannot find any luck with women. Marty meets a girl named Clara (Betsy Blair), a school teacher, after being rejected. He becomes comfortable with her and bond. Ralph, a friend of Mary's, offers him a girl who is "money in the bank" but he refuses to prevent hurting the feelings of Clara. Tommy doesn't get along with his wife and does favors for his mother. Screenplay was smart with lines: "Don't be so afraid." "Where did it all go...Time goes on boy." "Everybody's gone crazy." "Sooner or later there comes a point in a man's life when he's got to face some facts." Downside was some scenes where they speak so slowly, so scripted and somewhat silly in a way (scene where Marty craves for a kiss). Poor baby was crying from Tommy's crying. The conclusion was somewhat abrupt. Borgnine shows glimpses of Brando which earned him a statuette. Overall, Marty is a heartwarming romantic drama that can be viewed by those who feel down and out of love.
