X
- 2004
- PG
- Alphaville Films
- 1 h 14 m
- 2004
- PG
- Alphaville Films
- 1 h 14 m
Summary A crossword puzzle addict challenges herself to complete 77 crossword puzzles in 24 hours.
Directed By: Amir Naderi
- 2004
- PG
- Alphaville Films
- 1 h 14 m
- 2004
- PG
- Alphaville Films
- 1 h 14 m
Marathon
47
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Summary A crossword puzzle addict challenges herself to complete 77 crossword puzzles in 24 hours.
Directed By: Amir Naderi
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
47
40% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
20% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
40% Negative
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
47
40% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
20% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
40% Negative
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
In its ability to transform the drably mundane into something otherworldly, Marathon offers one of the most inventive reimaginings of the MTA since D.A. Pennebaker's 1953 cine-poem "Daybreak Express."
The real star, however, is Michael Simmonds, whose manic black-and-white camerawork captures the unique vibrancy of New York City. He helps turn one woman's obsession into a valentine to Gotham.
The beauty of Mr. Naderi's filmmaking lies in his combination of acute social observation (with the subway population providing its habitual cross section of New York classes and cultures) and pure, almost mathematical formalism.
The drama is as obsessive as its heroine. Crossword mavens may enjoy it, but it's too monomaniacal for comfort.
With so little action or even insight, Marathon is far too long at only 74 minutes. Perhaps for the sequel, we can come along as Gretchen watches paint dry.
The film is nearly unendurable.
Is there really a deep hidden meaning (DHM) to redeem this hopelessly dry and nebulous film? No, at least nothing that hasn't been done better before.
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