The King of Marvin Gardens
1972, Drama, 1h 44m
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David Staebler
Jason Staebler
Sally
Jessica
Grandfather
Critic Reviews for The King of Marvin Gardens
All Critics (29) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (20) | Rotten (9)
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There hasn't been a more enveloping, more desolating - or for that matter funnier - put down of America in years.
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A cult classic about fading dreams that has curiously improved with age.
May 24, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
The wintry Atlantic City is brilliantly evoked; the firecracker dialogue is a joy, and the final, chaotic denouement is genuinely unexpected.
May 23, 2013 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review… -
[A] taxingly morose, intermittently interesting reunion between the director and star of the tremendous Five Easy Pieces.
May 23, 2013 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Introspective and self-conscious, it's a chill offering that struggles to find its own voice.
May 23, 2013 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Criminally underrated with two great performances from the lead males.
May 20, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The King of Marvin Gardens
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Oct 21, 2011Ellen Burstyn is crazy (as usual)Graham J Super Reviewer
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Mar 13, 2011Easily one of the most overlooked movies of the 70s. This has such a brave finale that completely changes the entire plot, character motives and mood of the movie. Bob Rafelson takes a story about two estranged brothers and turns it into something so much more engaging and memorable. Knowing Jack Nicolson, it's almost bizarre not to see him have multiple freak outs in a movie, especially during his 70s era of acting. He plays a really introspective and reserved character that honestly ends up being just as admirable as his more famous ones. Who really does end up completely dominating the movie is a completely unsuspecting Ellen Burstyn. When you think of character development, there is no better example than her in this movie. To see her go from a seemingly jolly and upbeat person into a train wreck of doom is an event you can't miss. This has all the great cinematography and direction that Bob Rafelson had with Five Easy Pieces, but this is a completely different take on America.Conner R Super Reviewer
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Sep 05, 2010A very deep, intense, dramatic movie with a great story and brilliant actors. I loved this movie, and I highly recommend it.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Nov 22, 2006The King of Marvin Gardens is a seriously underrated gem from an era where Jack Nicholson was at his peak. Between Bob Fafelson's direction and the entire cast's performances (especially Ellen Burstyn in an increasingly batshit crazy turn as a fading glamour queen) its almost impossible to see why this movie never really got its due. Admittedly there are stretches where The King of Marvin Gardens feels like a fever dream or reading a novel with some of the more important pages torn out but its so worth the ride. Especially for the opening and closing scenes.Michael G Super Reviewer
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